Nutraceuticals International articles from July 2008

Nutraceuticals International archives from July 2008

Global Nutra market open for high returns.
July 1, 2008... The herbal and nutraceuticals markets offer opportunities for significant growth, according to Shashikant Patel, chairman and managing director of the India-based herbal and nutraceutical-focused firm Plethico Pharmaceuticals. In an interview...

Fish-based fatty acids and asthma prevention.
July 1, 2008... In an ongoing effort to determine the anti-inflammatory value of diets rich in some types of fish, scientists studying asthma and allergic reactions have found that a molecule produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids helps resolve and...

BENEO Group provides forum for scientific findings to help obesity crisis.
July 1, 2008... The latest scientific findings on the impact of functional carbohydrates on energy metabolism were presented by international experts at the BENEO-Group's first European Scientific Symposium. Solid scientific research is the basis for all...

USA's Organic Alliance poised for growth, says equity research group Beacon.(Company overview)
July 1, 2008... The US organic food and beverage industry continued to show dramatic growth in 2007, reaching $18.9 billion in consumer sales. As this dynamic growth continues, reliable sourcing of top quality, certified safe, and certified organic ingredients...

Maxim launches Energy + Restitution.
July 1, 2008... Signaling a new generation in sports nutrition, Maxim Europe BV recently announced the launch of Energy + Restitution, a powdered drink to optimize fluid balance during exercise. Containing the right mix of carbohydrates and minerals, Energy +...

Function Drinks debuts Function Night Life.
July 1, 2008... California, USA-based Function Drinks has launched its newest product, Function: Night Life, which it describes as a physician's take on supporting sexual health. Function: Night Life employs the plant extract macuna pruriens and the amino acid...

ConsumerLab OKs USANA's BiOmega.
July 1, 2008... USANA Health Sciences says that its BiOmega fish oil supplement was evaluated and approved by ConsumerLab.com, a provider of independent product test results professionals evaluate health and wellness products. ConsumerLab.com reviewed...

NSF certifies four Mannatech products.
July 1, 2008... Mannatech, a USA-based developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, says that the purity of its Ambrotose and Advanced Ambrotose glyconutritional supplements has been certified by an independent, accredited testing...

Australian launch for OmegaGen krill oil.
July 1, 2008... Canada-based Neptune Technologies & Bioressources and its commercial pharmaceutical partner Inovail Pty Ltd have made OmegaGen Neptune Krill Oil (NKO), a complementary medicine, now widely available in Australia at the majority of pharmacy...

Zotrim - which is claimed to be "more than a slimming pill" - now added to Zipp Slenderize.
July 1, 2008... Long established to be an effective supplement to aid weight loss and weight managements, Zotrim's unique combination of plant extracts also offer significant benefits which help to make it a useful lifestyle supplement, as well as a slimming...

Market America plans to launch new line of nutras for children with autism.
July 1, 2008... Market America, a North Carolina, USA-based product brokerage and Internet marketing company, says that it is in the development and testing stages of a new line of nutraceutical products that are aimed at supporting the health of children with...

Health Canada warns on 6-OXO, 1-AD supps.
July 1, 2008... The Regulatory agency Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the dietary supplements 6-OXO (4-androstene-3,6,17-trione) and 1-AD (1-androstenediol), or any other supplements containing the ingredients 4-androstene-3,6,17-trione or...

Most Hispanics likely to view alternatives.
July 1, 2008... In the USA, Hispanic Boomers' perceptions of health care and health information differ significantly from those of the general market baby boomer, according to a new report from Focalyst, "A Continued Look at Diversity Among Hispanic Boomers."...

EAS regulatory crash course on food supps.
July 1, 2008... International food and nutrition policy consultancy EAS will hold a one-day intensive workshop to help companies develop strategic solutions for launching food supplements in Europe's diverse marketplace. This year's third edition of workshop,...

Poland borderline panel.
July 1, 2008... Poland's government has set up a "Panel on Dietary Supplements," in a effort to determine the borderline between food and medicinal products. This panel will prepare a database on all such products on the market.

New study reinforces the health benefits of probiotic bacteria, inc Actimint.
July 1, 2008... Probiotics, which means "for life," have been used over the centuries as natural components in health-promoting foods. Many experiments and studies have linked probiotics to aiding a range of ailments, such as lactose intolerance, colon cancer,...

Resveratrol seen to slow aging.
July 1, 2008... Resveratrol, the antioxidant found in grape skins and red wine, partially mimics caloric restriction and retards aging parameters in mice, according to new data compiled through research started nearly 20 years ago by Leonard Guarente of the...

Potential heart health role for cranberry juice.
July 1, 2008... New data presented at Experimental Biology suggest that a double serving of light cranberry juice cocktail can potentially increase artery dilation and blood flow immediately after consumption. Researchers from Tufts University and Boston...

Resveratrol mimics diet caloric restriction.
July 1, 2008... New data published in the June 3 edition of the Public Library of Science One suggests that low doses of resveratrol in the diet of middle-aged mice has a widespread influence on the genetic levers of aging and may confer special protection on...

Beta-carotene could boost skin UV resistance.
July 1, 2008... A paper sponsored by Dutch firm DSM Nutritional Products and published in a recent issue of Photochemistry and Photobiology analyzed data from seven clinical trials and found a possible link between the consumption of beta-carotene and skin...

Antioxidants could reduce chemo efficacy.
July 1, 2008... A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has thrown into question the health benefits of taking antioxidants as an adjunct to chemotherapy. A team of US researchers reviewed findings from several trials and found...

Global Nutra market open for high returns.
July 1, 2008... The herbal and nutraceuticals markets offer opportunities for significant growth, according to Shashikant Patel, chairman of the India-based herbal and nutraceutical-focused firm Plethico Pharmaceuticals. In an interview with The Hindu's...

Health Canada warns on homeopathic prod.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The regulatory body Health Canada is advising consumers not to use 3rd Generation In Homoeopathy Arthrit Indica tablet sdue to concerns about possible side effects. The manufacturer and place of origin are: Abu Bakar & Osman Trading, based...

EAS to debut nutra marketing guide for Asia.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Food and nutrition policy consultancy EAS will release its latest publication next month, which it says is an easy-to-follow regulatory guide to help companies launch nutritional products in 10 Asian markets. Developed by scientific and...

UK's FSA seeks veiws on phytosterol.
July 1, 2008... The UK's Food Standards Agency says that it is consulting on an initial draft opinion which considers that a phytosterol ingredient submitted by UK-based Naturis (ACI Group) is substantially equivalent to those already marketed by Archer...

EU claims regs too strict" for SMEs: EBF.
July 1, 2008... Scientists may be applying too strict criteria for the substantiation of European Union Article 13 health claims that will disadvantage small businesses, the European Botanical Forum has said. The EBF expressed concerns that, while the EU...

Scotland rules on infant formula regs.
July 1, 2008... A ruling issued by the Court of Session in Edinburgh recently means that manufacturers of infant formula and follow-on formula in Scotland have until January 1, 2010 to introduce new labeling requirements. This is the same as in the rest of the...

Proposed "Green Tick" not the answer for complementaries, says Australia's CHC.
July 1, 2008... Australia's federal government, under pressure for local consumer groups, is considering introducing more stringent regulations on complementary medicines, which include a "green tick" system to assist consumers in their purchase of...

Child-resistant gucosamine packs.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... To illustrate the importance of ensuring that complementary medicines in particular are considered in broad health policy context, the Australian Complementary Healthcare Council has recently drawn to the attention of Health Ministry official...

Green tea linked to healthier heart.
July 1, 2008... More evidence for the beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors for heart disease has emerged in a new study reported in the latest issue of European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. The research found that the...

Resvertarol improves health, not longevity.(Clinical report)
July 1, 2008... Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age. This study, conducted and supported in part by...

Global TMHS regulations for ASEAN model'.
July 1, 2008... More than 200 people including regulators, academics and industry representatives attended a seminar in Malaysia last month to discuss regional/global developments on Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements (TMHS). The seminar focused...

Peanuts reduce heart disease risk, study says.
July 1, 2008... A new study shows that whole peanuts, as well as fat-free peanut flour and peanut oil, may all have equal abilities to reduce the risk of heart disease. Research by Timothy Sanders of the US Department of Agriculture research arm, the...

Watermelon NO boost.
July 1, 2008... The USA's Texas A&M University has published research confirming the health benefits of watermelon, including nitric oxide-boosting molecules that could combat erectile dysfunction, using the same mechanism of action as drug giant Pfizer's...

Oregano could be used to treat inflammation.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... An active substance in the spice oregano may display potential as a treatment for inflammatory disorders such as osteoporosis and arteriosclerosis, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...

Almonds may benefit digestive health.
July 1, 2008... Almonds may have a prebiotic benefit and encourage digestive health, according to a study published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. The study, by the UK Institute of Food Research, used a model gut to digest almonds...

Europe modernizing rules on food additives and labeling of azo dyes.
July 1, 2008... Members of the European Parliament have updated and simplified European Union rules for authorizing food additives, flavorings and enzymes with the Parliament adopting a legislative package on four draft regulations. The new procedures will...

European Union nutrient profiling - the next steps reviewed by EAS consultancy.
July 1, 2008... Decisive discussions on nutrient profiling are now taking place. Since the European Food Safety Authority delivered its somewhat vague and open-ended opinion earlier this year, the European Commission has drafted a working document on the...

South Africa warns on comfrey as foodstuff.
July 1, 2008... South Africa's Department of Health says it has come to its attention that a herbal plant called comfrey is still being offered to the public as herbal tea or as an ingredient in foodstuffs, five years after the sale of this substance was...

Health Canada advises against Purepillz prods.
July 1, 2008... The regulatory body Health Canada is advising consumers not to use unauthorized drugs sold by the company Purepillz. Four unauthorized products, "Peaq," "Freq," "PureRush" and "PureSpun" are promoted on the firm's web site as "social tonics"...

Japan: status of four botanicals assessed.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... At the request of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the expert research committee which deals with the classification of both plants and chemical substances as drugs or foods has recently published a report on the future...

Tofu linked to poorer memory, says AD trust.
July 1, 2008... Tofu consumption may cause poorer memory People who eat high levels of some soy products, including tofu and other so-called "superfoods," may be at an increased risk of memory loss, according to Loughborough and Oxford, UK-based...

Antioxidant power of kiwi fruit; study.
July 1, 2008... Not all fruits are created equal when it comes to their antioxidant powers in the body: kiwifruit is among the highest in bioavailability compared to other antioxidant-rich fruits and berries, acccording to a recent small-scale study published...

Magnolia compound blocks cancer growth.
July 1, 2008... A natural compound from magnolia cones blocks a pathway for cancer growth that was previously considered "undruggable," researchers have found. A laboratory led by Jack Arbiser, at Emory University School of Medicine, USA, has been studying the...

Leading global cause of cardiovascular disease may be modified by diet.
July 1, 2008... An article published in a supplement appearing with the July issue of The Journal of Clinical Hypertension indicates that an increased intake in minerals such as potassium, and possibly magnesium and calcium by dietary means may reduce the risk...

USANA board turns down second offer from CEO to buy group and go private.
July 1, 2008... The battle to gain control of USANA Health Sciences has yet to be resolved, following the news that a holding company run by the firm's chairman and chief executive has had an increased bid to take over the nutritional and weight-management...

Losses narrow at Cyanotech but firm faces still more challenges for future.(Financial report)
July 1, 2008... Hawaii-based Cyanotech Corp, which develops and markets natural products from microalgae, has posted its results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008, which show that revenues increased 47% compared to the like, year-earlier...

Galaxy cost-cutting boosts profits.(Galaxy Nutritional Foods Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Florida, USA-based Galaxy Nutritional Foods says net income for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008, just topped $232,000, or $0.01 per share, up 15.4% on the like, year-earlier quarter. Sales were virtually flat at $6.4 million. For...

NBTY-owned Leiner Health fined $10M.
July 1, 2008... Leiner Health Products, which was bought at auction by NBTY for $371.0 million last month (NI vol 13, no 6), has been told to pay $10.0 million by a US federal judge in connection with an investigation into the control and distribution of some...

Natreon goes into Asia with Maypro.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Natreon has signed an agreement which will see fellow US firm Maypro develop the group's ayurvedic botanical products in the major Asian markets. The exclusive deal covers four ingredients, the first of which is Capros, an antioxidant...

Forthcoming meetings/events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... l Nutraceuticals Market in Thailand, focusing on dietary supplements and functional foods in this fast growing market, will take place September 11-12 at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. For more information on this...

People on the move.
July 1, 2008... - French health and dairy foods firm Groupe Danone has promoted Dominique Poiroux to the post of general manager, medical nutrition, for France, eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle Ease and Asia (excluding Australia and New Zealand). Having...