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Archives for May 4, 2017

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Common cold cure? Zinc lozenges cut illness duration by a third

05-May-2017
By Gary Scattergood

Both zinc acetate and zinc gluconate lozenges are effective in shortening the duration of common colds, but zinc doses higher than 100mg don’t appear to provide an additional boost.

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Squalene, tocotrienols palm fruits extract finds application for healthy aging

Brand new: HealthKart, Haleon, NatXtra, GNC in the spotlight

HealthKart seals exclusive manufacturing, sales deal with Ronnie Coleman

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Next-Gen Biotics for Longevity & Healthy Ageing

By SYNBIO TECH INC.


Ferrochel®: Ensure athletes meet their iron needs

By Balchem


TSI at Vitafoods Asia: Shaping the Future of Health

By TSI USA

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New strategies for infant formula: unlocking oligosaccharide diversity with GOS

By FrieslandCampina Ingredients

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23 Oct 2025

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Human Milk Probiotic (HMP) strain for infant and maternal health supports lifelong wellness

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Mitochondrial function: The science behind ubiquinol and women’s health

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Rethinking nitrates in human performance – from elite athletes to active professionals

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