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A nutricosmetic ingredient to combat sun exposure

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Published - 22-Oct-2007
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It is widely understood that unprotected skin can be severely damaged by exposure to UV radiation generated by the sun. Besides a sunburn (erythema) that is a visible reaction to the sun, the rays that emanate can set off a chain reaction within the skin, including itching, pruritus, and in about 15% of the population, sun allergy.

Newly available GliSODin is an oral nutricosmetic ingredient proven to help combat the negative effects of the sun.

5-Loxin can benefit osteoarthritis, says study

04-Aug-2008 - A PL Thomas-sponsored study has demonstrated the potential of the anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic herb 5-Loxin to relieve the symptoms of arthritis of the knee.

The several ages of nutrition

10-Jul-2008 - Addressing consumers' nutritional needs is no longer a matter of one-size-fits-all. PL Thomas explains what consumers need and when they need it.

PLT brings new cognitive herb to US

12-May-2008 - PL Thomas has teamed up with Laila Nutraceuticals to bring a new cognitive health ingredient to the US dietary supplement market.

Durable probiotic expands reach across food categories

02-Apr-2008 - Ingredient manufacturer Ganeden Biotech claims its durable probiotic ingredient is contributing to the development of a new level of probiotic use in foods due to its flexibility.

Ganeden unveils health bars with durable probiotic

12-Mar-2008 - Healthcare company Ganeden Biotech is launching a probiotic health bar using its form of bacillus coagulans GB1-30, a strain it says is flexible and viable in manufacturing processes.

PLT achieves GRAS for vitamin K2 in dairy

05-Feb-2008 - PL Thomas is to market its vitamin K2 for use in dairy applications in the US, following the ingredient's GRAS designation, the company announced today.

PLT puts weight behind 'revolutionary' probiotic

08-Jan-2008 - Healthcare company Ganeden Biotech has teamed up with PL Thomas (PLT) in an effort to expand the reach of a new probiotic ingredient in functional food and beverages.

HBA organisers say attendance is up

03-Oct-2007 - Following last month's HBA show in New York, the organizers of the global expo claim that the key buying audience attending the show increased significantly, while attendance of the conference program was also up significantly.

Vitamin K help for diabetes?

21-Aug-2007 - The vitamin K dependant protein osteocalcin may have a positive effect on reducing obesity and diabetes, suggests a new study with mice.

SIDI protocol pushed forth by industry at IFT

31-Jul-2007 - The industry-wide need for implementation of the Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) protocol was yesterday underscored by speakers at the IFT Expo.

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