DHA may suppress colon cancer growth
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be able to prevent the growth of colon cancer cells, according to a new study in the journal Cancer Letters.
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USP makes its mark
The United States Pharmacopeia has introduced a new certification mark for dietary supplements, already visible on some products on the market, the organisation said this week.
Lactose-free milk takes off in Sweden
Finnish dairy company Valio this week said sales of its lactose-free milk drink, launched in Sweden last month, have far exceeded expectations. If the pace holds up, annual sales could reach five times the initial goal.
Alcohol intake not linked to lung cancer
Alcohol consumption does not appear to be associated with the risk of lung cancer, at least among light to moderate drinkers, according to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
NCCAM gets grants for CAM research
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has received funding to set up new research centers on complementary and alternative medicine.
ADM expands specialty fats business
Leading agricultural processor Archer Daniels Midland is to set up a new business unit for specialty oils and fats, it announced this week, in a bid to strengthen its position in value-added ingredients.
Echinacea - does it really work?
Echinacea, currently one of the most popular herbal remedies in US, had no effect when tested on a small group of students with colds, report researchers at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Plant sterols - healthy eating the easy way?
Cholesterol-lowering phytosterols can even be added to so-called unhealthy foods and still have a positive effect on heart health, according to a study published in last month's British Journal of Nutrition. People with raised cholesterol ate Belgian...
Chocolate could be key to cough remedies
A chemical found in chocolate could lead to a new breed of cough treatments, according to research presented at the British Thoracic Society's Winter Meeting in London earlier this month.
Nucleotides cartel punished
The European Commission continues to crack down on unfair competition and punish the illegal activities with the news this week that is has fined three companies involved in a food flavour enhancers (nucleotides) cartel.