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Nutraceutical, a portmanteau the words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical”, is a food or food product that provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease.

Germplasm accessions of St. John's wort screened for biologically active compounds

A unique collection of St. John's wort (Hypericum) curated by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Ames, Iowa, is providing university collaborators with genetically diverse, well-documented sources of this herb to use in studies examining its medicinal potential.

3 Apr 2010

SE5-OH with Natural S-equol supplement appears to be safe for pre- and post-menopausal women

Healthy pre-and post-menopausal Japanese women who took a supplement of SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol, a novel soy germ-based ingredient under development for the management of menopausal symptoms, had measures of reproductive hormones that stayed within normal limits throughout the study.

3 Apr 2010

PanGenex releases statement on Omega-3 and Lipideme

PanGenex Corporation a global manufacturer and distributor of nutraceutical and dietary supplement products, today released a statement in response to the many inquiries about Omega-3 and Lipideme.

1 Apr 2010

Cord Blood America signs License and Cooperation Agreement with AXM Pharma in China

Cord Blood America, Inc., the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells, a biological insurance policy, to families nationwide and internationally, announced today that it has signed a License and Cooperation Agreement for the processing and storage of umbilical cord blood in China with AXM Pharma, Inc.

1 Apr 2010

TNS signs revenue sharing agreement to launch dietary supplement products in USA

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc announced today that the company has entered into a revenue sharing agreement to undertake a direct mail marketing program of a proprietary private label compound developed and manufactured by the company for joint pain and inflammation.

31 Mar 2010

$Vivakor, Eco Scientific Lab partner to commercialize VIVABlend and digital photo refractor screening device$

Vivakor, Eco Scientific Lab partner to commercialize VIVABlend and digital photo refractor screening device

Vivakor, Inc. announced today that it has partnered with Eco Scientific Lab, Inc. for commercialization of two Vivakor products. The first is the phytochemical rich nutraceutical beverage, VIVABlend™, developed exclusively by Vivakor and currently being sold in the direct to consumer market by Regeneca International, Inc.

29 Mar 2010

Special medicated contact lenses can help treat common eye disorders

The popular dietary supplement vitamin E, loaded into special medicated contact lenses, can keep glaucoma medicine near the eye - where it can treat that common disease- almost 100 times longer than possible with current commercial lenses, scientists reported here today.

25 Mar 2010

PanGenex finalizes partnership agreement with That’s Us Technologies

PanGenex Corporation a global manufacturer and distributor of nutraceutical and dietary supplement products, announced today that it has finalized a partnership agreement with That’s Us Technologies, Inc. (www.thatsus.com) a marketing company whose exclusive focus is internet marketing.

22 Mar 2010

Legacy Biotechnologies, Phillips Sales and Marketing reach agreement to distribute Reme-Flu remedy

Nuvilex, Inc., announces today that Legacy Biotechnologies, Inc., its joint venture partner in Reme-Flu™ homeopathic flu remedy, has reached an agreement with Phillips Sales and Marketing to begin the national sales and marketing campaign for retail distribution of Reme-Flu™.

22 Mar 2010

Liquid CMO seeks osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia patients for pilot study in Phoenix

Makers of a new liquid natural supplement formulation of Cetyl-Myristoleate (CMO) are seeking osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia patients for a pilot study in Phoenix beginning Monday, April 12, 2010.

16 Mar 2010

American Oriental Bioengineering's fiscal 2009 revenues up 11.9%

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc., a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health through the development, manufacture and commercialization of a broad range of prescription and over the counter products, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

15 Mar 2010

Frontier Global Sciences awarded the Apex of laboratory accreditations: ISO 17025

Frontier Global Sciences (formerly Frontier GeoSciences), an internationally recognized leader in the testing of heavy metals, announced today it was awarded what is considered the Apex of laboratory accreditations: ISO 17025.

12 Mar 2010

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced that the company has acquired from the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, an exclusive license agreement on the invention entitled “Ergothioneine Transporter,” owned by the University.

10 Mar 2010

PanGenex provides information in response to inquiries about STC

PanGenex Corporation, a global nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturer and marketer, today provided information in response to inquiries about Soft Tissue Calcification ("STC") and the Company's products.

22 Feb 2010

New formulated soy product offers heart health benefits

Just in time for Heart Health Month, EcoNugenics introduces the newest in their scientifically formulated product line: CIRCUTOL™ Cardiovascular Health Support.

2 Feb 2010

TNS, Lee International sign non-exclusive agreement to distribute TNS’s dietary supplements

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. (TNS) announced today that the company signed a non-exclusive agreement with Lee International Group Ltd (Lee International) to distribute TNS’s human and veterinary dietary supplements in the S.E Asian markets, including Mainland China.

2 Feb 2010

BioCentric Energy to grow algae strain with high EPA/DHA oil content in V3 Algae-Pro systems

BioCentric Energy is pleased to announce that the final engineering on the V3 Algae-Pro Photobioreactor system is now complete. We have received via shipment from China the 32 Corners for the V3 Alga-Pro system. Also received at the Santa Ana headquarters are the 8,000 lineal feet of proprietary, seven layer tubing. Installation of the V3 Algae-Pro system will commence over the next two weeks.

29 Jan 2010

First-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Nutraceutical International

Nutraceutical International Corporation today reported results for the fiscal 2010 first quarter ended December 31, 2009. Net sales for the fiscal 2010 first quarter were $44.8 million compared to $39.6 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2009. For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, net income was $3.9 million, or $0.37 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $3.1 million, or $0.28 diluted earnings per share, for the same quarter of fiscal 2009.

28 Jan 2010

Patients Medical offers prevention tips for patients during heart health month

Patients Medical, a leading integrative medical center in New York, offers prevention tips for patients during heart health month. William Lee, MD, PhD, FACC, a Metabolic Cardiologist and Director of Cardiology at Patients Medical, has a unique approach to medicine which incorporates both traditional and alternative practices to provide patients complete care. He believes good health starts with good heart health.

20 Jan 2010

Medical Care Technologies reaches definitive agreement to acquire GUC's technologies

Medical Care Technologies Inc. today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire various technologies from Great Union Corporation, ("GUC") a private Hong Kong corporation.

12 Jan 2010