Popular supplement may cause genetic mutations
The popular dietary supplement chromium picolinate, often taken to speed up weight loss, may cause severe DNA damage, finds a new study.
Archives for March 20, 2003
Beat dementia with 'moderate' drinking
Drinking up to six alcoholic drinks each week could lower the risk of dementia for people over 65 years old, according to research published this week.
Iron deficiency is costly, finds study
Anaemic adults and children cost developing countries billions of dollars in lost productivity, according to a recent study. The authors report that on average, a country loses 0.6 per cent of its GDP due to physical productivity losses from adults...
Cosmetic food - the next nutraceuticals?
Laboratoires Innéov, the new joint venture between food company Nestlé and the cosmetics firm L'Oreal, is launching its first product this month in selected markets. Are we likely to see this 'cosmetic food' sector take off?
Enzymatic changes - new concepts for food sector
Could enzymatic changes in complex carbohydrates improve the nutrient content of food and animal feed? European researchers suggests their findings will not only benefit processing technologies but also improve the quality of a variety of products.
GMPs under discussion
FDA speakers will discuss the proposed good manufacturing practices with dietary supplement manufacturers at an industry forum prior to SupplySide East.
Anti-hypertensive 'herbal' compound contaminated with prescription drugs
New York retailer Tai Chien is recalling a product marketed to help hypertension, after finding that several of its ingredients are prescription drugs, with potentially serious health risks to consumers.
Olive oil under the microscope
A European project is to evaluate the impact of different types of olive oil and their antioxidant phenolic compounds on oxidative stress and DNA damage.