What can be patented in the world of natural ingredients?
What can be patented in the world of natural ingredients? More than you think, Minneapolis-based patent attorney Gary Speier tells Elaine Watson.
Archives for January 9, 2012
Red wine may reduce breast cancer risk, suggests study
Consumption of moderate amounts of red wine is associated with changes in serum hormones that could lead to a reduction in breast cancer risk, say researchers.
Be on your guard for ‘bath salt’ stimulants in supplements, warns expert
Dangerous stimulants in so-called ‘bath salts’ and plant food could make their way into the supplements trade this year if firms do not maintain their vigilance, according to one expert in the analytical testing field.
CRN UK on DMAA: “The law is clear. DMAA is illegal in the EU and should be stripped from shelves”
Trade in sports products containing the controversial stimulant DMAA (methylhexaneamine/1,3-dimethylamylamine) is illegal in the European Union, and should be brought to an immediate halt by EU and member state authorities, according to the Council for...
Vitamin D again shows anti-diabetic activity
Increased blood levels of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, suggests data from Spain that adds to a growing both of science supporting the anti-diabetic potential of the sunshine vitamin.
Fiber-rich vegetarian diet leads to better gut microflora profile: Study
Consuming a vegan or vegetarian diet results in different profiles of gut microflora, with lower levels of potentially pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli, says a new study.