Research

05-Dec-2001 - The U.S. ethical nutrition market is divided into four very distinct categories: the infant formula market, adult enteral formula, parenteral formula and ethical nutrition supplies...

Research continues on Vitamin E benefits

05-Dec-2001 - A new study published recently adds to the growing body of evidence in understanding the role of vitamin E in health. Funded by the US...

New chromium formulation for easy absorption

05-Dec-2001 - Studies have demonstrated that taking extra chromium daily in the form of a supplement may improve glucose tolerance in people whose blood sugar levels range...

Botanical extract to ease obesity

05-Dec-2001 - Phytopharm, a developer of botanical pharmaceuticals, announced this week the successful completion of the third and final stage of a study to evaluate a product...

Salt levels in UK diet drop dramatically, thanks to bakers

03-Dec-2001 - Levels of salt in one of the UK's staple foods have dropped significantly, boosting people's health outlook, according to a study published today by the...

Cancer suspect in human milk

03-Dec-2001 - A food chemical known to cause cancer in rats has been discovered in human breast milk, according to a group of Canadian researchers. This is...

Ancient Chinese medical remedy offers promise for cancer patients

03-Dec-2001 - Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have discovered a promising potential treatment for cancer among the ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine. Research...

Parents concerned over misleading health claims for kids foods

03-Dec-2001 - Parents are concerned about misleading health claims made for foodstargeted at children, according to research commissioned by the UK FoodStandards Agency. The Agency looked into...

Doctors support live yoghurt

30-Nov-2001 - The majority of general practitioners do believe in the health benefits of "live"yoghurt, a new survey from the US reports this week. The "Live Active...

Online diet web site in the black

30-Nov-2001 - eDiets.com, Inc., an online diet services website, on Thursday announced that it expects to report its first full year of profitability for the year ending...

Soy research forges ahead

30-Nov-2001 - The old news, says the University of California at Berkeley's Wellness Letter, is that soybeans are "just another item on the commodities exchange."The latest news,...

New technologies and health concerns drive flavour dairy market

30-Nov-2001 - New technologies in extending shelf life together with increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of dairy drinks, are driving the market in flavoured dairy...

New starch for intestinal health

28-Nov-2001 - Paris-based starch company Cerestar recently launched a new starch to aid intestinal health at the FiEurope exhibition in London this month. C*Actistar, which acts as...

Chelated zinc product may help cold symptoms

28-Nov-2001 - US company Improvita Health Products, Inc. announced recently the completion of a double-blind scientific pilot study on its cold cure product, Runny Rhino Cold Relief...

Chlorophyllin supplements to combat cancer, new evidence

28-Nov-2001 - A study conducted by US researchers shows that taking chlorophyllin could greatly reduce the levels of aflatoxin-DNA damage byproducts in the body, indicators of exposure...

Scientists suggest allergen link to cot deaths

28-Nov-2001 - Allergens such as cow's milk, or other allergens in infant formula, may be responsible for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), UK researchers...

Nutrition guides for sporty kids

28-Nov-2001 - Guides for meeting the nutritional needs of children aged 5 to 11 participating in a range sports have been released in Australia, an industry organisation...

Energy from food boosts the memory

28-Nov-2001 - All types of food energy, not just carbohydrates, appear to enhance memory performance in healthy older adults, says a study published in the November issue...

Complex supplement feeds the eyes

26-Nov-2001 - Neurochemical Research Corp., a marketer of Condition-specific dietary supplements company Neurochemical Research Corp., this week revealed new evidence to support its latest product for the...

Fat production rates linked to obesity

26-Nov-2001 - Scientists may have found a reason why some women have a tendancy to put on weight very easily, the BBC reports this week. They have...

Microalgae ingredients company sells stable isotope business

26-Nov-2001 - US company Martek Biosciences Corporation that develops, manufactures and sells products from microalgae for nutritional foods, announced recently that it has sold the assets of...

Botanical extract company launches new Red Clover product

23-Nov-2001 - Linnea, a Swiss manufacturer of botanical extracts, announced this week the launch of a new Red Clover extract. According to Robin Ward, Linnea Marketing Manager,...

Herbal products association defends Ephedra

23-Nov-2001 - Evidence that the popular dietary supplement Ephedra may be effective and safe in weight loss arrived recently in the form of two published studies. In...

Dietary supplement linked to liver damage

23-Nov-2001 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers this week to stop using the dietary supplement Lipokinetix®. According to the FDA the supplement has...

Ginger supplement to help arthritis pain

21-Nov-2001 - Ginger could be an effective treatment for arthritis, US researchers reveal this week. In a recent clinical trial a pill containing extracts of the root...