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April 2011 in pictures: Twinlab, gut health & Japan

As April draws to a close we look back at a month of news, which saw Twinlab appoint a new chief executive, FTC crack down on bogus acai-weight loss claims, and a breakthrough in gut health understanding.

Published: 29-Apr-2011

Inflammation: The expression of a very modern malady

Extra-curricular inflammation of the human body is very real and costing healthcare providers billions globally. But where did it come from and are current efforts helping it go away?

Published: 26-Apr-2011

March 2011 in pictures: Omega-3, carotenoids, GNC

As March draws to a close we look back at a month of news with impressive images from across the industry, from omega-3-rich Alaskan salmon, to the scientific stars at a carotenoids conference, and GNC's new Beyond Raw range.

Published: 31-Mar-2011

Amercian Botanical Council awards excellence in Anaheim

The American Botanical Council (ABC) hosted its 6th Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony in Anaheim, California, and honored individuals and companies who influence the present and future of the herbal medicine movement.

Published: 22-Mar-2011

February 2011 in pictures: Vitamin Angels, Aker's trawler, and zinc for colds

First up this month: Vitamin Angels distributed over 345,000 zinc tablets, used in diarrhea treatment for children, to two Millennium Villages in Kenya. The tablets were donated by the American health company Novus, parent company of Stratum Nutrition. Howard Schiffer, president of Vitamin Angels (pictured above right), said: “We know what a huge difference this zinc will play in saving children's lives. We are thankful to our partners, Novus and Millennium Villages, for their commitment to reaching the children most in need.” This image is ©VitaminAngels/KE09/Dayka. Image use approved by Vitamin Angels.

Published: 04-Mar-2011

January 2011 in pictures: Nutritional armor, Capitol Hill & sports nutrition

First up this month: The US Military has begun a clinical trial in Iraq to test if supplementing soldiers’ diets with omega-3 improves their mental health and stress resilience. The research is led by Dr. Daniel Johnston, US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Brigade Surgeon for the enhanced Combat Aviation Brigade deployed in Iraq (pictured above). “I know first hand the stress of deploying and it is considerable. It may also be something to benefit their military performance if indeed cognitive function is enhanced increasing mission success, safety, and efficiency as a type of nutritional armor protecting and optimizing the inside,” said Dr Johnston. To read the full article, please click here .

Published: 28-Jan-2011