USP hits milestone with 3,000th reference standard
The US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has passed a milestone as the number of reference standards is it portfolio reaches 3,000.
Archives for March 6, 2013
Green tea EGCG may help prevent plaque formation in Alzheimer's disease
Extracts from green tea may block the formation of beta-amyloid plaques that have been linked to the onset ofAlzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, according to new laboratory data.
Vitamin D pills linked to better heart health for diabetics
Supplements of vitamin D may improve cardiovascular health for diabetics, says a new study with implications for recommended doses in diabetics.
Spanish and Danes team up on oral probiotics
Spanish start-up AB-Biotics has signed a deal with Danish company CMS Dental to launch a range of oral probiotics in Denmark.
FAO-recommended measurement method demonstrates dairy protein 'superiority' - IDF
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has given its backing to a new Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)-recommended method of protein quality measurement that “clearly demonstrates the superiority” of dairy proteins over...
HMB may protect against muscle loss during bed rest: Abbott Nutrition
Daily supplements containing HMB, a metabolite of the branched chain amino acid leucine, may preserve muscle mass during bed rest, says a new study by Abbott Nutrition.
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2013 AHPA Awards recipients named
The American Herbal Products Association has named its 2013 AHPA Awards recipients, with Alkemist Labs’ Sidney Sudberg and Élan Sudberg, and Josef Brinckmann from Traditional Medicinals among the winners.
GNC seeks to boost sports market share with new technology, products
Supplement retailing giant GNC has announced new product technologies and marketing initiatives to boost its penetration in the sports nutrition and active lifestyle markets.