Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. announced a European Commission decision has been issued authorizing the use of Forbes' cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol, in milk-based beverages.
Bunge Limited announced the formation of an alliance with Procter & Gamble and Peter Cremer North America to produce and market cholesterol-reducing phytosterol ingredients for pharmaceuticals and foods.
Vitamin E's popularity has grown as people increasingly supplement their diets with antioxidants in hope of warding off disease. However, new evidence points toward removing the bottle from the medicine cabinet.