Search Results for 'Probiotic'

According to a new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association, probiotics can curtail the diarrhea that affects one-quarter to one-third of patients as a si… Read More »

Salt Lake City, UT-based Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., has acquired Airborne, Inc., for $150 million in cash, according to a press release issued by Schiff.  “Schiff is focused on building premium brands and leading in… Read More »

The global herbal supplements and remedies market is forecast to reach $107 billion by the year 2017, spurred by growing aging population and increasing consumer awareness about general health and well being, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts. Read More »

Probiotic supplements and foods containing “friendly” bacteria or yeast have become popular options for people hoping to improve bowel function or boost immunity. But many customers are confused by the vast array of choices. Read More »

A survey of more than 10,000 savvy consumers of supplements showed the most popular supplements are fish oil, multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and CoQ10, in that order. Read More »

Research published in the journal Pediatrics indicates fiber supplements may be more effective than other non-pharmacologic treatments or placebo in treating childhood constipation. Read More »

People are eating more vegetables, fish, chicken and whole-grain foods, while decreasing the amount of foods they eat containing trans fats, according to the American Dietetic Association’s public opinion survey “Nutrition and You: Trends 2011.” Read More »

The rising incidence of problems related to high blood pressure and weak immune system as well as the gravitation toward preventive healthcare is driving the European market for nutritional solutions in immune and antihypertensive health, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report. Read More »

The global bone and joint health supplements market will exceed $9 billion by 2017, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA). Read More »

Scientists on the European Food Safety Authority’s NDA Panel have reached a major milestone in their work on health claims by publishing evaluations of the last group of ‘general function’ claims, excluding those related to botanical substances. Read More »

Maintaining health and reducing risk of disease is at the forefront of many consumers’ minds as they age. Read More »

Schiff Nutrition International, Salt Lake City, UT, through its subsidiary Schiff Nutrition Group, has purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Ganeden Biotech, Inc., Cleveland, OH, for $40 million in cash. Read More »

The threat of an EU-wide ban on the use of article 13.1 claims on the European Commission’s negative register is not expected before next summer, according to international food policy consultancy EAS. Read More »

Sales of clinical nutrition products containing probiotics and prebiotics are outpacing sales of conventional clinical nutrition products, opening up a new market that is dominated by a handful of players, according to a recent report from Business Insights. Read More »