Latin America gets 1st regional supplement association
Ten supplement companies marketing products in Latin America have joined together to form the first Latin American supplement association.
Archives for September 20, 2011
Chokeberry extracts may normalize blood clotting: Study
Extracts from chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) or grape seeds (Vitis vinifera) may counter the effects of hormones linked to abnormal blood clotting, suggests data from a new cell study.
Magnesium gains momentum as firms build on its bone health credentials
Sales of vitamins and supplements with magnesium as a primary ingredient surged more than 20% in the US over the past year, while growing interest from beverage manufacturers has also given the multi-talented mineral a new lease of life.
Nutrient powerhouse baobab attracts cereals big gun
Baobab – the African superfruit packing an unparalleled nutritional punch – is being tested by a major player in the cereals sector and is set to feature in a clutch of new launches later this year from granola to chocolate covered fruit snacks.
Harvard study supports coffee’s anti-diabetes potential
Caffeinated coffee may not only give you a kick in the morning, it may also reduce the risk of developing diabetes, suggest results of a human trial by Harvard researchers.