Dietary supplements call for concern
Research into the hazards and risks of taking dietary supplements should be a priority, according to US researchers who assessed the adverse events caused by natural supplements.
Archives for January 13, 2003
Strawberry plant modified to produce vitamin C
Scientists in Spain have identified a gene in ripe strawberries that could help create vitamin-enriched food in the future, according to a report by ABC News. The gene encodes an enzyme in strawberry plants that helps to convert a protein called...
5-a-day message gets tougher
British food producers and retailers will have to comply with strict criteria if they wish to use the new 5-A-DAY logo, to be launched by the UK government's Department of Health, on their packaging, the government said on Friday.
Balancing potassium
While some believe that people should increase their intake of potassium, scientists warn in a recent issue of the BMJ that in the high risk population that may benefit most from an increased intake of the mineral, several medical conditions...
Natural Products Expo adds suppliers
The organisers of Natural Products Expo, the health and nutritional products tradeshow, are launching a two-day event, SupplyExpo Europe, to coincide with the original event in Amsterdam this June. The event will offer visitors access to the complete...
Cut the calories to keep the brain healthy?
People who restrict their calorie intake may not only prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer, but could also protect their mental health, say researchers in the US, who claim they have found significant results in a study on calorie-restricted rats.
Kroger promotes calcium-rich foods
Grocery chain The Kroger Co is launching a marketing campaign to educate customers about the nutritional benefits of eating more dairy foods, it said last week. The "Fresh ... for Life" slogan will encourage people to eat at least three servings of...
Carbolite launches diabetic candy
Dietary foods maker Carbolite Foods has introduced a new line of candy bars for people with diabetes. The bars, which come in five flavors and will be available from early spring, also contain the Insulade blend of minerals.