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Softgels match tablets for folic acid dosing: Pharmavite study

The availability of folic acid from softgel capsules or standard tablets is approximately the same, says a new study that supports both delivery forms for a daily folic acid dose.

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Black tea shows heart health benefits: RCT data

Three cups of black tea per day may improve heart health measures, such as cholesterol and triglyceride levels, says a study from Mauritius, Scotland, and the USA.

Yakult unveils US volume surge as good bacteria message gathers pace

US consumers now drink around 142,000 bottles of Yakult's probiotic fermented dairy drink a day, 24% more than they were gulping down this time last year.*

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Retailers flock to join NPA: 75 new additions in 2 months

Over 75 retailers have joined the Natural Products Association in the past two months as its ‘solid plan for membership marketing’ bears fruit.

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John Elway joins forces with Neptune to promote NKO krill oil

John Elway, former NFL Super Bowl Champion and Hall-of-Fame quarterback, is partnering with Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, attesting to feeling the benefits of the company’s krill oil.

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Researchers unpick cellular benefits of omega-3 from NutraIngredients.com

The processes behind the widely reported health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids has been revealed for the first time by a team of researchers in the USA.

Danone launches ‘new category’ of yogurt for Spanish market from DairyReporter.com

Danone has launched a “new category” of yogurt to Spanish consumers – offering the experience of eating ice cream with the nutritional benefits of yogurt.

Wild targets regional tastes with strawberry launch from FoodNavigator.com

Manufacturers of fruit gums, milk cream fillings and ice cream can now benefit from a range of natural strawberry flavours that has just been launched by US flavours firm Wild.

Market for UTZ certified cocoa doubles with Germany leading the way from ConfectioneryNews.com

Twice as much UTZ certified cocoa was sold to producers in 2011 compared to the previous year as demand for sustainable cocoa soared in Germany, according to the recently published UTZ Certified Annual Report 2011.

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Maqui berry extracts may support blood sugar control for diabetics

Maqui berry extracts may support blood sugar control for diabetics

Extracts from Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis) may help prevent blood sugar spikes and help type-2 diabetics avoid...

Major League Baseball ‘contaminant’ letter sullied our reputation, claims deer antler velvet supplier

Major League Baseball ‘contaminant’ letter sullied our reputation, claims deer antler velvet supplier

Nutronics Labs says a letter sent out by Major League Baseball (MLB) last year warning players to...

NBTY: ‘DMAA-containing products represent less than 0.5% of our sales’

NBTY: ‘DMAA-containing products represent less than 0.5% of our sales’

The FDA crackdown on stimulant DMAA will not have a big impact on supplements giant NBTY, said...

FDA: We’re not enforcing NDI draft guidance; GMPs are the biggest issue
Dispatches from AHPA's Botanical Congress

FDA: We’re not enforcing NDI draft guidance; GMPs are the biggest issue

The Food & Drug Administration is not preparing to enforce its controversial draft guidance on new dietary...

Vitamin Shoppe boss quizzed on DMAA on Q1 earnings call

Vitamin Shoppe boss quizzed on DMAA on Q1 earnings call

Vitamin Shoppe boss Tony Truesdale would not say how much the FDA crackdown on DMAA is likely...

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