Tough health claims may be on the way
Reports in the UK press this week suggest that Europe may one day have tough regulations on health claims.
Archives for February 4, 2003
Cholesterol gene discovered
US researchers have found that a recently discovered gene regulates HDL or 'good' cholesterol. The study, published in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, could lead to new therapies for heart disease.
Broccoli offers potential as anti-cancer food
Researchers in the UK have developed a broccoli variety which contains up to 80 times the amount of glucosinolates, a cancer-fighting compound, than standard broccoli. A plant which could be grown for commercial use is currently in development with...
Plant-based chemicals to benefit from supplement demand
Demand for plant-derived chemicals in the US is expected to rise by 6.8 per cent annually in coming years, reaching $2.7 billion in 2006. Growth is being spurred by increasing interest in herbal supplements, finds a new report.
Ephedra - can we ignore the risks?
Taking ephedra is 200 times more risky than taking many other commonly used herbs combined, report US researchers who pitted the reported side effects of the controversial weight-loss supplement against those of herbs such as gingko biloba.
Ephedra - accounting for the risks
Taking ephedra is 200 times more risky than taking many other commonly used herbs combined, report US researchers who pitted the reported side effects of the controversial weight-loss supplement against those of herbs such as gingko biloba.
Glucosamine offers relief from knee pain
Glucosamine supplements reduce knee pain in people with cartilage damage and possibly the degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis, concludes research in this month's British Journal of Sports Medicine.