Chitosan to cheat on dieting?
Chitosan, the substance derived from crustacean shells, may decrease mild to moderate cholesterol levels in women, suggest Japanese researchers, without them changing their regular diet.
Archives for May 25, 2003
FSAI survey unearths irradiated supplements
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is advising the industry to remove 10 herbal supplement products from sale, after a survey found them to contain irradiated components not highlighted in the product labelling.
Further evidence for probiotic approach to IBD
A non-pathogenic strain of E. coli probiotic oral suspension appeared to relieve patients of the major symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a pilot trial, according to US firm BioBalance.
Infant weight gain may be clue to adult obesity
Infants who gain weight quickly in the first few months after birth may be more likely to be obese as young adults, suggests new evidence.
ISP buys into South America
International Specialty Products (ISP) continues to consolidate its position on the ingredients market with the news this week that it has acquired Brazilian ingredient systems company Germinal.
Ironing out fatigue in young women
Even non-anaemic women with fatigue may benefit from taking an iron supplement, suggests research from Switzerland in this week's British Medical Journal.
Whole Foods distribution center certified organic
Natural foods supermarket Whole Foods Market said it has received organic certification for its produce distribution facility in Vernon, California, which distributes produce to its stores in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada.
QBI lifts sales at Health Sciences Group
New owner of Quality Botanical Ingredients the Health Sciences Group reported a 300 per cent rise in revenues for the first quarter to end of March to $4.8 million.
Coca-Cola getting healthier?
Coca-Cola has confirmed recent rumours that it is to launch a flavoured milk drink later this summer in a bid to gain a foothold in the fast-growing nutritional beverage market. But Choglit, its joint venture brand launched with Nestlé, is to be scrapped.
Iron reduces tiredness
Even non-anaemic women with fatigue may benefit from taking an iron supplement, suggests research from Switzerland in this week's British Medical Journal.