Hunger-busting hoodia still ‘excellent prospect’, insists Phytopharm 24-Nov-2008 By Elaine Watson Hoodia gordonii can cause digestive problems in beverages, but still has “excellent prospects” as an appetite suppressant in solid foods and...
Hoodia - a pirate's nightmare? Hoodia - a pirate's nightmare? 27-Nov-2007 Latest studies by Phytopharm into the weight loss effects of hoodia could reignite the row over copycat products. Dr Mark Tallon investigates
Health claims 'simply not credible' Health claims 'simply not credible' 22-May-2007 The marketing hype surrounding the vast majority of weight management ingredients "precedes or grossly outweighs the evidence" backing them,...
Suppliers get hungry for success 01-Feb-2006 By Sarah Britton The appetite suppressant bandwagon is getting crowded as yet another ingredients manufacturer jumps on board. Belgium-based Orafti claims that...
Food or medicine? 13-Jun-2005 Vitafoods, held in Geneva last month, is the annual event where just about every plant extract, new ingredient and health claim can be found within...