Nutraceuticals World back issues from January 2007:
Congress passes supplement AER bill.(TOP OF THE NEWS)(adverse events reporting )
Jan 01, 2007 ... The U.S. House of Representatives in the early morning hours of December 9th considered and passed Senate bill S3546, the "Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act," requiring manufacturers to notify FDA of all serious adverse events (AEs) for dietary supplements ...
Top 10 predictions for 2007.(From The Editor)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2007; ... 10. It's no secret that consumers have become quite complex. Those that read National Geographic don't necessarily listen to National Public Radio or have an interest in joining the Sierra Club--they might listen to Howard Stern and not have a care in the world about recycling or global ...
Nestle to fund brain research.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Nestle Research Center contracts)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Nestle Research Center (NRC), Lausanne, Switzerland, and EPFL (one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology) have signed a five-year agreement to conduct research on the relationship between nutrition and the brain. Under this agreement, Nestle will contribute a little over $4 ...
PepsiCo to acquire Naked Juice.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... North Castle Partners, Greenwich, CT, has agreed to sell Azusa, CA-based Naked Juice Company to PepsiCo, Purchase, NY. This transaction marks the third investment exit for North Castle Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on consumer businesses that benefit from "Healthy ...
EAS, NBPA partner.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(National Basketball Players' Association)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... In late November, The National Basketball Players' Association (NBPA) entered into an agreement with Abbott Nutrition's EAS brand. Illinois-based Abbott Nutrition, which develops EAS sports nutrition products, will supply product to the association for its members, and the organizations ...
Cardax Pharmaceuticals, BASF form agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Cardax Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Honolulu, HI, has entered into a joint development and supply agreement with BASF Ludwigshafen, Germany. The agreement calls for BASF to exclusively manufacture a specialized form of astaxanthin, a key intermediate used to make Cardax's proprietary ...
Study finds teens who take multivitamins have healthier lifestyles.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... A study published in the December Journal of the American Dietetic Association reported that teenagers who take a daily multivitamin have a healthier diet and lifestyle than those who don't take vitamins. As part of the Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH), the ...
EHPM/ERNA conference debates maximum levels for vitamins and minerals.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(European Responsible Nutrition Alliance)(European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Leading food industry and food supplement representatives, as well as key EU member states and commission officials from across Europe, came together on Friday, November 24th in Brussels, Belgium, for the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) and the ...
SunOpta acquires the Quest Vitamins brand.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... SunOpta Inc., Toronto, Canada, has completed the acquisition of the Quest Vitamins brand of vitamins, minerals and supplements, including the business, inventory, Vancouver warehousing operations and a ...
Optihealth co-brands with San Joaquin Valley Concentrates.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Optihealth Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, has signed a trademark license agreement with San Joaquin Valley Concentrates, Fresno, CA, enabling it to include the ActiVin grape seed extract brand in marketing its Beauty Formula product. ActiVin has been shown to possess ...
ConsumerLab.com reviews muscular enhancement supplements.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, has released its review of muscular enhancement supplements. One of the most popular supplements for muscle enhancement is creatine, which has been shown to be useful in maintaining strength in repetitive, brief, high-intensity sports activities ....
AMINO acquires amino acids business of AMINO GmbH.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... AMINO, Frellstedt, Germany, has completed a leveraged management buyout of the amino acids business of AMINO GmbH. Under the terms of the buyout, the new AMINO team, led by managing director Dr. Lutz Thomas, and supported by new private investors, will acquire the amino acids business ...
B & D Nutritional Ingredients, Kemin Health sign agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... B & D Nutritional Ingredients, Inc., Vista, CA, has signed a channel partner agreement with Kemin Health, Des Moines, IA. Through this agreement, B & D will supply Kemin's suite of health-promoting ingredients to the U.S. market, enabling B & D to ...
Pharmachem receives 'Phase 2' weight control structure/function claim approval.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(licencing of starch neutralizers)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Pharmachem Laboratories, Kearny, NJ, has received weight control structure/function claim approval for Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer. The FDA, based on clinical data and information submitted to the agency, does not object to weight control and starch reduction claims for the dietary ...
Companies take home Gold, Silver & Bronze at HiE.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Health Ingredients Europe 2006 awards for Cargill Inc., Lipid Nutrition and Berkem Group)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... During the Health Ingredients Europe (HIE) 2006 show in Frankfurt, Germany, Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, won the HiE 2006 Gold Award for the best innovation in health ingredients with its Xtend isomaltulose--the slowly digestible sugar resulting in a low blood glucose and insulin ...
iSatori Technologies nominated for award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(2006 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics for iSatori Global Technologies)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... iSatori Technologies, Golden, CO, has been nominated for the 2006 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving the Denver/Boulder area of Colorado. Of the 481,000 small businesses located in Colorado, iSatori Technologies was one of the few companies ...
Fenchem expands laboratory.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Fenchem Enterprises Ltd.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Fenchem, Nanjing, China, has expanded its laboratory to meet the demand for quality assurance and research. The new laboratory not only focuses on the analysis of functional components, heavy metals and microorganisms, but also is equipped with PPSL (pulsed photo stimulated luminescence ...
TricorBraun moves to larger facility.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(TricorBraun Design and Engineering )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... TricorBraun Design and Engineering has doubled the size of its Chicago, IL-based facility. "Our move to the 5800-square-foot studio was necessary to accommodate the company's growth," said Craig Sawicki, executive vice president. Last year, TricorBraun ...
Nutrigenomics book published.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(introduction of Science, Society and the Supermarket: The Opportunities and Challenges of Nutrigenomics)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, has released Science, Society and the Supermarket: The Opportunities and Challenges of Nutrigenomics by David Castle, Cheryl Cline, Abdallah Daar, Charoula Tsamis and Peter Singer. Despite the vast potential for this science in the prevention, mitigation, or ...
LycoRed opens lipid formulation facility.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(facilities of LycoRed Limited)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... LycoRed Limited, Aylesford, U.K., has opened a new specialized lipid formulation facility at its U.K. plant, where it plans to manufacture a line of advanced oily blends featuring proprietary fatty acid premixes designed for infant formula. The oily ...
Yogurt improves beauty from inside-out.(Grapevine)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Danone is planning to introduce a new line of cosmetic yogurts next year, according to press reports, as it seeks the next level of differentiation in the increasingly competitive functional dairy market ... Danone's reported next move into beauty foods propels it into another hot new ...
Lunesta logo lawsuit.(Grapevine)
Jan 01, 2007; ... The glowing green moth that advertises the sleeping pill Lunesta has become one of the best-known logos in the drug industry, gliding serenely across magazine pages, websites, and television screens. Now a tiny nutrition-supplement company is trying to clip its wings, saying that the ...
Vitamin D gets the recognition it deserves.(Grapevine)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007; ... For many years, vitamin D was boring--even to doctors. Because it was considered good for bones and not much else, multitaskers like vitamin A, B vitamins and vitamin E hogged all the press. But recent studies have thrust this long-neglected nutrient into the spotlight ... Studies link low ...
National Bioscience Corp.(PATENT NEWS)
Jan 01, 2007 ... National Bioscience Corp., Chester, NY, has been awarded a new patent, titled "Novel composition for the treatment of obesity and effective fat loss promotion." The invention is related to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and management of obesity and comprises ...
Albion Advanced Nutrition.(PATENT NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Albion Advanced Nutrition, St. Clair Shores, MI, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,144,737, titled "Process for determining the percent chelation in a dry mixture." By following the process of this patent, which involves FT-IR expertise, one can determine the presence of a chelate, as ...
Yukiguni Maitake Company, Ltd.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Kosher Certification)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Yukiguni Maitake Company, Ltd., Niigata, Japan, has been granted new Kosher Certification by Circle K Kosher Certification for its patented Maitake Extract, (U.S. Patent No. 5,854,404) sold commercially under the name of MaitakeGold404 ...
Century Foods International.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(National Enzyme Co. get registration)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Century Foods International, Sparta, WI, and National Enzyme Company (NEC), Forsyth, MO, have been awarded "GMP for Sport" registration by NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI. The NSF GMP for Sport Program addresses specific concerns about banned substances by helping manufacturers comply ...
Cypress Systems.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Cypress Systems, Fresno, CA, has received independent GRAS (generally recognized as safe) designation for its flagship product, SelenoExcell high selenium yeast. The assessment included consideration of the manufacturing process and quality assurance procedure used to produce the subject ...
Biothera.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Biothera, Eagan, MN, has received GRAS designation for its yeast beta glucans. An independent panel of medical and toxicology experts recently determined that Biothera's WGP 3-6 and BetaRight 3-6 meet the ...
TSI Health Sciences.(Recent Certifications & Approvals)(licencing of Pureflex chondroitin sulfate sodium ingredients)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... TSI Health Sciences, Missoula, MT, has announced that its Pureflex chondroitin sulfate sodium USP grade ingredients have been found to be in compliance with the requirements of the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Ingredient Verification Program. The ingredients were approved based upon a ...
Nutrition Business Journal.(Reports Available)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), San Diego, CA, has released the "Supplement Business Report 2006." The report features NBJ's definitive analysis of the $21 billion U.S. dietary supplement industry, with a review of the $66 billion global supplement market. The report claims consumer ...
HealthFocus International.(Reports Available)(consumer attitudes towards nutrition, health and wellness)(Survey)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... HealthFocus International, St. Petersburg, FL, has released its 2006 international trend reports. The "HealthFocus Trend Survey," which analyzes consumer attitudes towards nutrition, health and wellness, has been conducted in 30 countries outside of the U.S. since 2000. The surveys are ...
American Herbal Products Association.(Supplement Label Change)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... According to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Silver Spring, MD, FDA has published a final rule that gives dietary supplement manufacturers a new option to present nutrition label information on a "per day" basis. The regulation is effective immediately. The new Daily Value ...
Critical success factors for nutraceutical products: developing a successful nutraceutical product is a battle, but sticking to the right criteria might lead a company to victory.(BUSINESS INSIGHTS)
Jan 01, 2007; ... With the increasingly substantial investment required for launching a new product into mainstream food/drug/mass market channels, it has become vitally important to assure it achieves market expectations. To manage risk, new products should be clearly focused on meeting the needs of ...
Structure/function claims: follow the rules; It is important to start the new year off right by reviewing permissible and impermissible structure/function claims.(CAPITOL COMMENTS)(Food and Drug Administration)
Jan 01, 2007; ... Developing structure/function claims is never an easy task. The lines between a permissible and impermissible claim can often be difficult to discern, even for the most experienced copywriters, regulatory affairs personnel and attorneys. FDA has promulgated a set of rules to help guide ...
Regulation renovation: new European regulations on nutrition and health claims will likely make differentiation difficult and investment necessary.(EUROTRENDS)
Jan 01, 2007; ... A new regulation for nutrition and health claims has been adopted, and discussions about its pros and cons are ongoing. The current law, governed by Article 2 of Directive 2000/13/EC on the labeling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs, will be in effect for another few months, ...
The laboratory notebook: answering important questions about quality.(QUALITY FOCUS)(Column)
Jan 01, 2007; ... This month we discuss issues involved in the testing of a "proprietary blend" and things to look for when you know you added a component to a product yet your analytical lab is unable to detect it. Q. I am selling a finished product that I would like to have tested to confirm ...
R & D credit & spending: learning about available tax credits may increase R & D spending in the future.(THE RESEARCH PROCESS)
Jan 01, 2007; ... A big topic of conversation among dietary supplement organizations of late is how much money and resources should be dedicated to R & D, an absolutely essential component to a company's long-term success in the market. R & D not only applies to a clinical research trial or a bench study ...
Nutrition bar update: due to market saturation, many companies are trying to figure out what direction to head next in bars.(overview of energy bar market)(Atkins Nutritionals Inc. introduces Peanut Butter Crisp and Oatmeal Raisin bars)(Clif Bar Inc. introduces cherry pomegranate flavored enery bar)(DrSoy Nutrition enriches existing energy bar products)
Jan 01, 2007; ... SPINSscan data indicate over $600 million was spent on energy bars this past year, though growth declined slightly compared to the previous year. According to David Browne, vice president, SPINS Product Library, San Francisco, CA, the slight decline in the market is mainly due to major ...
Energy boosters: the craze continues; Consumers are looking for energy in all sorts of places these days, from 'high-octane' beverages and foods, to supplements that promote enhanced performance and overall well-being.
Jan 01, 2007; ... Everyone experiences instances where they feel they could benefit from an added boost of energy--whether it be at work, home, school, sporting competitions or weekend outings. In fact, according to the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA, and its Health & Wellness Trends ...
Delivery technologies: to serve & protect; The goal of any delivery system is to improve bioavailability, enhance absorption and protect the contents of a formulation, but it can also provide a point of differentiation for products too.
Jan 01, 2007; ... Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) reports the supplement market in the U.S., which is currently worth over $21 billion, will grow 4-5% between now and 2012. This growth, some experts say, is dependent on how effective supplements are, and that has everything to do with how they are ...
Are all foods functional? In early December FDA held a hearing to discuss conventional foods being marketed as functional foods; it was by most accounts a very civilized and productive meeting.(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2007; ... The Government Accountability Office (GAO) claims functional foods will rake in close to $50 billion in sales by 2010--proof that functional foods have finally reached a point of critical mass, making the market and its products ripe for debate. Right now this class of foods has a good ...
Health & wellness through the eyes of retailers: food retailers have control over which products reach consumers, so it makes sense to find out what they want in the way of health and wellness products.
Jan 01, 2007; ... Obesity, health and wellness, and health claim marketing dominate food policy discussions as well as food and supplement company boardroom decisions, yet little attention is paid to retailer activities. Understanding the activities food retailers prefer and pursue when considering health ...
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Indication: Alzheimer's disease Source: Archives of Neurology, November 11, 2006;63(11):1527-1528. Research: Researchers set out to study the association between dementia and DHA status among 899 men and women who ...
Chocolate nutrition bar (CocoaVia).(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Chocolate nutrition bar (CocoaVia) Indication: Cholesterol lowering Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, November 2006;106:1804-1813. Research: Sixty-seven men and women with elevated cholesterol (>200 mg/dl total ...
Pycnogenol.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Pycnogenol Indication: Edema Source: Clin Appl Thromb Hemost, October 2006;12(4):440-4. Research: This study sampled 53 hypertensive patients at the G D'annunzio University in Italy. All patients suffered from edema of their ankles and feet ...
Alternative therapies.(NUTRACEUTICALS RESEARCH)(research of cholestrol)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Nutraceutical: Alternative therapies Indication: High cholesterol Source: Annals of Pharmacotherapy, November 2006;40(11)1984-92. Research: Researchers from Kaiser Permanente of Colorado reviewed the literature on select alternative therapies for the ...
LycoRed: the evolution of a nutritional solutions provider.(SUPPLY SOURCE)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2007 ... From its humble beginnings as a lycopene start-up with about five employees, LycoRed (Beer-Sheva, Israel) today has become a $60 million company with numerous employees, maintaining a virtual arsenal of natural carotenoids like lycopene, lutein, beta carotene and zeaxanthin. The company ...
Indena: a natural at botanical production.(SUPPLY SOURCE)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Backed by over 80 years of botanical experience, Indena S.p.A, Milan, Italy, is dedicated to the identification, development and production of active principles derived from plants for use in the pharmaceutical, health food and cosmetics industries. It produces standardized extracts from ...
Gatorade A.M.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Gatorade, Chicago, IL, has introduced Gatorade A.M., a hydration solution specifically designed for people that are active in the morning. Gatorade A.M. helps put back the fluids and energy consumers lose during a full night's sleep. According to the company, research shows that at least ...
High-concentrate EFA supplements.(NEW PRODUCTS)(essential fatty acids )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Nordic Naturals Physician Exclusive Division, Watsonville, CA, has released ProEFA Xtra. ProEFA Xtra provides a high concentration of three essential fatty acids (EFAs), designed to support joint flexibility and immunity. Each two-capsule serving of ProEFA Xtra provides 850 mg omega 3 EPA ...
Fortifeye supplements.(Fortify Vitamins, Inc. introduces Fortifeye line of ocular supplements)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Fortify Vitamins, Inc., Tampa, FL, has launched a line of ocular supplements called Fortifeye. The first products to be released consist of Fortifeye Complete, Fortifeye Macular Defense and Fortifeye Dry Eye Therapy. A key ingredient in these supplements is resveratrol, which is naturally ...
TriphaLax.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Ayurceutics, Chatsworth, CA, has launched TriphaLax, a traditional Ayurvedic formula that combines certified organic coriander seeds and Indian senna with Triphala, known in Ayurveda for detoxification and digestion benefits. The laxative Indian senna has been known to cause ...
Peak performance with PeptoPro.(NutriBev Science introduces PeptoPro sports drinks)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... California-based NutriBev Science has launched RAD Endurance and RAD Recovery sports drinks containing PeptoPro, a protein hydrolysate from Netherlands-based DSM Food Specialties. Available in ready-to-drink format, the two RAD beverages contain 6.25 and 12.5 grams of PeptoPro protein, ...
Function Shock Sports drink.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Function Drinks introduces energy drink)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Function Drinks, Los Angeles, CA, has released Shock Sports, a sports recovery drink that alleviates activity-related muscle and joint pain. Engineered by Dr. Alex Hughes, an orthopedic surgeon at UCLA, Shock Sports utilizes targeted functional ingredients for rapid re-hydration, better ...
Potato bread with resistant starch.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Aunt Nellie's Farm Kitchens)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Aunt Millie's, Fort Wayne, IN, has launched Fiber and Flavor potato bread, which has lower calories and higher fiber per serving than traditional white bread, according to the company. Hi-maize resistant starch from National Starch Food Innovation, Bridgewater, NJ, was incorporated into ...
Xenergy.(NEW PRODUCTS)(product inroduction of sugar-free energy drink )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Xyience Inc., Las Vegas, NV, has debuted Xenergy, a sugar-free energy drink that contains 0 calories and is vitamin fortified. According to the company, Xenergy has been scientifically engineered to provide quick, sustained and lasting energy without the crash normally associated with ...
Udo's Choice DHA Oil Blend with life'sDHA.(NEW PRODUCTS)(introduction of docosahexaenoic acid oil blends)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Flora, Inc., Lynden, WA, has introduced Udo's Choice DHA Oil Blend, a flaxseed oil blend. The oil blend features Martek Biosciences' (Columbia, MD) life'sDHA ingredient, along with EPA ...
Natural fiber supplement.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Konsyl Original introduced by Konsyl Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Easton, MD, has introduced Konsyl Original as a powder-form, natural fiber supplement and bowel normalizer. Providing more fiber per dose than traditional bulk forming laxatives, Konsyl Original includes 6 grams of primarily ...
CorImmune.(NEW PRODUCTS)(product introduction of Xenos Nutraceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Xenos Nutraceuticals, Inc., St. Louis, MO, has introduced CorImmune, a genuine cultured form of Cordyceps sinensis (Hirsutella Sinensis), a rare and highly regarded medicinal mushroom found at elevations of 12000- to 15,000-ft. in the mountains of China and Tibet. Clinical trials indicate ...
Super Skinny teas.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Bonkers Functional Teas introduces tea)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Bonkers Functional Teas, Palm Beach, FL, has introduced a line of Super Skinny teas, special formulations containing nutraceuticals that aid weight loss. Super Skinny is available in four flavors, including Ultra Chai, Lemon Peppermint, Ginger Peach and Orangesicle. Super Skinny teas ...
ProEPA/EPA supplement reduces anxiety in adults with history of substance abuse.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2007 ... A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology is one of the first to demonstrate benefits of fish oil in adults with anxiety and a history of substance abuse, according to Nordic Naturals, Watsonville, CA, makers of the ...
Borage & pomegranate seed oil.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Jedwards International, Inc. has begun contract production of borage seed and pomegranate seed oils. Contract growing seeds worldwide enables the company to offer borage and pomegranate oils more reliably than regional producers. Borage oil in particular can be subject to large ...
RosEssential.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Naurex has introduced RosEssential, a water extract of rosemary standardized to 9% rosmarinic acid, which is a natural phenol. RosEssential offers a natural way to control rancidity due to the oxidation process in cosmetic products. RosEssential is the solution for organic cosmetic ...
Beauty supplements with lignans.(SUPPLIERS CORNER)
Jan 01, 2007 ... Bioriginal has launched BioAsteri, which combines the multiple health benefits of Bioriginal's GRAS certified borage oil and lignans to offer a natural product for the maintenance of healthy skin. The combination soft gel enables manufacturers to offer the complementary effects of both ...