Science shorts: COVID-19 clinical trials, Gencor's fenugreek findings and more
In this round-up, we look at the latest human clinical trials related to COVID-19, Gencor's findings on fenugreek and body strength and more.
Archives for April 23, 2020
Female first: OZiva seeking to strengthen line-up in fitness and beauty supplements in India
Indian nutraceutical start-up OZiva is looking to strengthen its products in the women's fitness, skin, and hair nutrition supplements category.
COVID-19 natural product trial: New curcumin, artemisinin supplement to be tested on patients
A curcumin and artemisinin-based oral spray has been proposed as a treatment for COVID-19 patients and a clinical trial will be conducted, ASX-listed phytocannabinoid firm MGC Pharmaceuticals has revealed.
Stabilising trade amid COVID-19: Supplements competition to intensify in China with 46 new CBEC zones
China’s addition of 46 cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) pilot zones will lead to the further influx of imported dietary supplements, with the healthy competition between local and imported goods helping to raise the bar for China’s domestic industry,...
Fytexia’s sinetrol significantly reduces body weight, body fat mass, and BMI – South Korea RCT
A trial featuring French bioscience firm Fytexia’s patented ingredient – Sinetrol – has displayed anti-obesity effects in obese Koreans.