A recently published article suggests that consumer enthusiasm for
taking vitamin C as a treatment for the common cold may be
unjustified, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Polyphenols founds in green tea may help protect the body
autoimmune disorders, believes an oral biologist who has conducted
extensive studies into their health promoting properties.
Astaxanthin supplier GoForLife has opted to change its name to one
that better reflects its core business: AstaVita, which is also the
name of its natural dietary supplement range.
Welsh researchers will study whether probiotic supplements given to
babies can stop them from developing hay fever or asthma,
reports Dominique Patton.
Sweden's BioGaia says its recent clinical trials are supporting
stronger health claims on products containing its Reuteri bacteria,
which may help it distinguish its probiotics from the competition,
writes Dominique Patton.
Adding the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus GG (LGG) to the daily
diet of children with a food allergy helped to reduce eczema
symptoms, report researchers this month.
Biothera's soluble beta glucan Imprime PGG has been shown to boost
the immune system without stimulating inflammatory cytokines. If
the same results are seen in trials using the oral form it could
lead to new opportunities for...
Canada's Advitech is continuing with the clinical trial program for
XP-828L sweet whey protein extract to give the product weight with
dermatologists and help it achieve its market potential - an effort
which led the biotech...
Biothera has filed lawsuits against three companies that it claims
are infringing its patents on the use and composition of a beta
glucan ingredient, said to boost immune health, reports
Dominique Patton.
Children with mild to moderate asthma who took supplements of the
pine bark extract Pycnogenol saw improved lung function and a
significant decrease in asthma symptoms, report researchers.
Mothers that consumed high levels of dietary vitamin C during late
pregnancy were more than twice as likely to report wheezing in
their children two years on, shows a new study.
Regular users of vitamin E may be less likely to die from Lou
Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS), compared with non-users, suggests new research.
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent asthmatic cough
and allergy to house dust mites in children, report Australian
researchers, adding new evidence to the ongoing debate.
The Florida Department of Citrus has decided the time is ripe to
remind consumers of the nutrients contained in orange juice through
a national campaign that will no doubt benefit producers of pure
and vitamin enriched juices.
The benefits of using zinc products to fight the common cold are
highlighted in this month's issue of the Journal of the American
Pharmacists Association, though the author believes that more
research is still needed.
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