Cranberry juice may help fight heart disease
More good news about cranberry juice: researchers have found that drinking three glasses a day significantly raises levels of 'good cholesterol', reducing the risk of heart disease.
Archives for March 25, 2003
Popular supplement fails clinical trial
Taking supplements of creatine to slow the muscular disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be a waste of time and money, conclude the authors of a new clinical trial published this week.
US ingredients for CSM
Dutch ingredients company CSM completes the acquisition of Carpro, increasing its market penetration in North America. The acquisition of Carpro - a US manufacturer of bakery supplies in the United States - brings the H.C. Brill and Caravan Products...
A beverage for battles
A new isotonic energy drink called Combat Cooler is being developed for inclusion in ready-to-eat meals produced for soldiers.
Yes to gummy bears
German company Amapharm has developed an innovative delivery method for children's daily vitamins.
Additives, maximum levels and 'fresh produce'?
The Commission recently discussed some of the Member States' comments on its proposal to regulate fortified foods and adding vitamins and other nutrients.
Vitamins for skincare
Vitamins are increasingly recognised for their role in skin health, according to experts who yesterday highlighted the new research showing the benefits of vitamin K and niacin.
Danisco to produce natural, biological preservative
Danish ingredients company Danisco announced this week that it is use new production facilities in Denmark to produce Natamax - a natural, biological preservative.
Herbal often missing from echinacea supplements
Many of the echinacea products currently available in retailers do not contain what the labels claim, according to researchers who report that some of those tested did not even contain the botanical.