Vitamins may hold key to pregnancy complications
British scientists are to launch an investigation into whether vitamin C could prevent the pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia.
Archives for February 11, 2002
Coffee yields more antioxidants
US company Applied Food Sciences (AFS) has made yield improvements in its Coffee Antioxidant Enhancement Technology, a proprietary process that increases the quantity of natural antioxidants found in brewed coffee.
Caffeinated or decaf - either way, coffee's not good for you
It's tough being a coffee drinker. New research has shown that even small levels of caffeine can decrease insulin sensitivity in healthy humans, but cutting out the caffeine altogether can have other effects. A separate study shows that more than...
Low-fat yoghurt can help in weight loss
Eating low-fat foods is clearly an intelligent way to keep slim and healthy, but new research shows that they can also help in weight loss.
Court extends hemp foods' grace period
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to extend the grace period for hemp food products containing THC until 18 March 2002, according to the US Court of Appeals.
FDA warning over popular supplements
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of two popular supplements - PC SPES, which is used for prostate health, and SPES which is used to boost the immune system - because they allegedly contain prescription drugs.
Italy censured over sports nutrition rules
The European Commission has taken the Italian authorities to the European Court of Justice over its regulations governing sports nutrition products. The Commission said that the Italian rules area barrier to free trade within the Union. The Commission...
The power of prunes
Dried plums - otherwise known as prunes - can have a powerful anti-microbial effect, according to new evidence from Kansas State University. Research by food microbiologist Daniel Fung has shown that prunes can help make meat products safer.
Diet colas outsell core brands
For the second consecutive year, sales of Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi have outpaced the core brands, despite little advertising, reports Beverage Digest.