All news articles for September 2002

Evidence backs new soy protein

Evidence backs new soy protein

US soy processor Central Soya reported that a study carried out by
researchers at the University of Massachusetts shows that
consumption of Alpha protein, a new soy protein ingredient,
significantly lowered total and LDL blood cholesterol...

Weider reports 1Q results

Weider reports 1Q results

US marketer of private label vitamins saw sales drop in its 2003
first quarter, due to the sale of two brands in July this year.
However gross profit and operating income was up on the same period
last year.

Let's talk about nutrition

Let's talk about nutrition

Although diet is implicated in scores of illnesses and healthcare
concerns, a new study finds that just one in four American women
initiate conversations with their doctors about nutrition. And 53
per cent of those who visited a doctor...

AMD awareness remains low

AMD awareness remains low

Survey results released this week by the AMD Alliance, an
international coalition of eye care charities and organisations,
revealed that GPs feel 'left in the dark' when it comes to
recognising and treating Age Related Macular...

ABC promotes black cohosh

ABC promotes black cohosh

Coming after recent research highlighted the risks of HRT, the
American Botanical Council is to produce a scientific review of
black cohosh, a herb used by many women to treat menopause
symptoms.