The nuts issue
Eating peanuts on a regular basis has already been shown to help prevent cardiovascular disease. But a new study reveals that this may not be entirely due to the high fatty acid content of the nuts.
Archives for April 10, 2003
Bunge completes Cereol purchase
Following hot on the heels of last week's announcement that net income for the first quarter is set to exceed projections, privately owned US agribusiness Bunge said yesterday that it now owns 100 per cent of French oil processor Cereol.
Soy alternative to higher statin dose
Norwegian firm Nutri Pharma says its soy product Abacor can additionally lower cholesterol in patients already taking statins. It suggests that Abacor can offer an alternative to higher statin dosages.
'Allo to new healthy beverage
Mexican company Mexi Aloe Laboratories is launching its Aloe's Passion Drink in France this month.
Flaxseed - more protective than soy protein against heart disease?
Adding flaxseed meal to the diet may help reduce high triglyceride levels and build-up of fats in the liver, both risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, report US researchers.