Dietary Supplements - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
PubMed Articles
Two trials were conducted in a 2 × 2 + 1 factorial arrangement based on a completely randomized design to evaluate the effects of different sources of selenium (Se) on performance, blood meta...
Botanical origin of dietary supplements labeled as "Kwao Keur", a folk medicine from Thailand.
In the course of our study on the quality of dietary supplements in Japan, both the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence of nrDNA and the rps16 intron sequence of cpDNA of products labeled as "K...
Probing of Potential Luminous Bacteria in Bay of Bengal and Its Enzyme Characterization.
The present study dealt with the isolation, identification and enzyme characterization of potential luminous bacteria from water, sediment, squid, and cuttle fish samples of the Karaikal coast, Bay of...
This study assessed the effects of dietary supplementation with extruded linseed on milk yield and composition, milk fatty acid (FA) profile and renal and hepatic metabolism of grazing goats in mid-la...
This study was to evaluate the effects of lactulose supplementation on performance, blood profiles, excreta microbial shedding of Lactobacillus and Escherichia coli, relative organ weight and excreta...
In recent years, aquaculture research has focused on probiotics, prebiotics, and β-glucans, in order to improve health status and growth performance. Information regarding the effects of β-glucan on...
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are one of the most frequently used cell sources for tissue engineering strategies. Cultivation of osteogenic MSCs is a prerequisite for cell-based concepts that aim a...
We conducted a survey of the National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) PubMed database to identify methods most commonly used for the evaluation of the effect of plant food supplements on t...
The role of vitamin D supplementation in patients with rheumatic diseases.
Vitamin D is a dietary vitamin that can also be synthesized in adequate amounts from cholesterol in most mammals exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D has classical roles in calcium and phosphate metabolism,...
Recent genome-wide association studies have identified multiple loci associated with BMI or the waist:hip ratio (WHR). However, evidence on gene-lifestyle interactions is still scarce, and investigati...
News Articles
Children often get warts from family members or classmates rather than from public spaces. (1) polyDNA suggests that parents use Gene-Eden-VIR to help prevent HPV transmission to their children. Roche...
Dietary Saturated Fat Has Undeserved Bad Reputation, Says Review
It calls for a reappraisal of health recommendations that focus on cutting saturated-fat intake levels, as 'mechanisms for adverse health effects are lacking.' Heartwire
Certain beauty salon activities could provide a vehicle for transmission of hepatitis and other blood-born pathogens if protective measures are not followed. polyDNA suggests Gene-Eden-VIR, a natural...
BrainTrain, Inc., announces the release of four new computerized “brain gyms” for adults. BrainTrain’s Memory and Attention Gyms can be used in conjunction with easy-to-use brainwave biofeedback...
Pfizer Guards Viagra Sales With Strike Against Tainted Supplements
A Pfizer study that finds 81% of sexual performance products claiming to be natural have undeclared pharmaceuticals could pressure FDA to increase enforcement and Congress to boost funding. The firm a...
Combined supplements no better for cholesterol
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding a plant-derived compound called a sterol to the cholesterol-lowering agent red yeast rice doesn't make it work any better, according to a new study.
“Systemic” Disregard For Basic Dietary Ingredient Rule Troubles FDA
FDA dietary supplement program chief Daniel Fabricant surveyed the agency’s top and developing concerns at the SupplySide MarketPlace conference. DMAA and adulterated products reflect a flouting of...
Vitamin C No Help in Gout (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Vitamin C supplements didn't lower uric acid levels in patients with gout when given either alone or in combination with allopurinol, an open-label pilot study showed.
92.6% of patients with throat cancer also had an HPV infection, according to a new paper published in April, 2013 from the American Journal of Gastroenterology. (1) polyDNA suggests taking Gene-Eden-V...
polyDNA suggests Gene-Eden-VIR for people infected with the latent herpes virus, or those who show risky sexual behaviors. Rochester, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 The “CDC estimates that there are more...
Events
An exhibition for producers and suppliers of raw materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients
Companies
GL Rapha have been developing various ranges of pharmaceutical technologies specially focusing on Bio-pharmaceuticals such as recombinant proteins, synthetic peptides, and DDS bio similar based on t...
TherapeuticsMD⢠is the parent company of vitaMedMDâ¢, a specialty pharmaceutical company. vitaMedMD⢠specializes in delivering the highest quality of products for wo...
BestCo Inc. is the leading manufacturer, developer and marketer of innovative, consumer healthcare products for retailers and marketers of OTC drug products and dietary supplement...
Founded in 1974, Wellington Foods Inc. is a custom contract formulator, manufacturer and packager of nutritional supplements in both liquid and powered forms. Dedicated to providi...
VitalRemedyMD was founded by Seth J. Baum, MD, FACC, FACPM, FAHA, FNLA, a leading and practicing preventive cardiologist and cholesterol expert, to offer condition-specific nutrit...
Founded in 1992, Balance Bar, one of Americaâs original nutrition/energy bars, inspires consumers to lead active, well-rounded and balanced lives by providing great-tasting,...
Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc. (Cenergy) is a nutrition company engaged in the development of nutracueticals. Cenergy offers a wide range of capsules, tablets and powders, as well...
FACT a food and culinary nutrition technology company has been engaged in the healthy lifestyle market since 2002. Our Nutrition FirstTM line of high fiber Deliciously NutritiousT...
Creative Edge Nutrition, Inc, (Cenergy) is a nutrition company engaged in the development of nutracueticals. Cenergy offers a wide range of capsules, tablets and powders, as well...
Quercegen Pharmaceuticals and its affiliates research, develop, manufacture, and market proprietary plant-derived pharmaceutical ingredients and nutraceutical products in the U.S...
Clinical Trials
Evaluation of Pulse Fibre Supplementation on Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
The recent dramatic increase in obesity has been linked to a reduction of dietary fibre intake. We hypothesized that supplementing the diet of overweight and obesity adults with pulse fibr...
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Nutriti...
RATIONALE: The use of nutritional supplements, such as selenium, may stop prostate cancer from growing. Internal radiation, such as brachytherapy, uses radioactive material placed directly...
Dietary Compensation With Substitution of Meat Products With White Button Mushrooms.
Unfortunately, current methods of achieving weight control are disappointing. There is also a great deal of public confusion over what constitutes an appropriate diet for weight control;...
The primary purpose of the study is to compare 3 different osteoporosis therapies following one year of teriparatide.In the first year,all eligible patients received open-label teriparatid...
Research studies have shown that children who are long-term survivors of childhood leukemia may be at greater risk for early bone loss called osteoporosis. This bone loss may lead to a gre...
This trial is conducted in Europe. Objective(s): To evaluate the effect of human growth hormone on infants aged 1 to 2 years with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) and growth retardation...
Bone Density and Serum Testosterone in Male Methadone Maintained Patients
This is a pilot study designed to answer the question " Do men who are receiving methadone maintenance therapy have lower spinal bone densities compared with age-matched controls who are n...
RATIONALE: Websites for nutrition education may be an effective method to help people eat more fruits and vegetables which may lower their risk of cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized trial i...
Malnutrition in Gastroenterology Patients
Background: Malnutrition is frequently occurring in sick patients and is associated with a higher morbidity and mortality. Muscle dysfunction is a common finding in malnutrition which lead...
Videos
BBB Tips on Dietary Supplements
BBB's Alan Bligh talks to KIII-TV about taking dietary supplements. Supplements like vitamins and weight loss pills are not regulated by the FDA. Before taki...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Diverticulosis, Colonic
A pathological condition characterized by the presence of a number of COLONIC DIVERTICULA in the COLON. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, including colon aging, motor dysfunction, increases in intraluminal pressure, and lack of dietary fibers.
Soy Foods
Foods made from SOYBEANS. Health benefits are ascribed to the high levels of DIETARY PROTEINS and ISOFLAVONES.
Beta-glucans
Glucose polymers consisting of a backbone of beta(1->3)-linked beta-D-glucopyranosyl units with beta(1->6) linked side chains of various lengths. They are a major component of the CELL WALL of organisms and of soluble DIETARY FIBER.
Chlorella Vulgaris
A species of green microalgae in the family Chlorellaceae. It is used as a model organism for PHOTOSYNTHESIS, and as a food supplement (DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS).
Glucose Transporter Type 5
A hexose transporter that mediates FRUCTOSE transport in SKELETAL MUSCLE and ADIPOCYTES and is responsible for luminal uptake of dietary fructose in the SMALL INTESTINE.
