Grant offers Comvita further research potential
New Zealand-based Comvita says it will use a grant received in recognition of its business development to fast-track plans to link the propolis science communities of Japan and New Zealand.
Archives for June 16, 2003
Carrot-powered drinks
US consumers can soon expect to see juices fortified with the natural ingredient lutein on supermarket shelves.
Humble fruit and veg help to cut healthcare costs
As if we needed further reason to adopt a healthier diet, a new report finds that people with a high intake of fruits and vegetables earlier in life spend less on healthcare costs during old age.
Supplements fight the costs of surgery
Preoperative administration of an immune-enhancing oral supplement helps patients to fight off infections after operations, and spend less time in hospital, concludes a study presented recently.
The omega gamble, investing in functional foods
Intensive marketing and increased health preoccupations could both be responsible for the mounting consumer awareness of fatty acids in Australia and New Zealand and the favourable perception of polyunsaturated 'good' fats - such as omega-3 obtained...
Anti-Aging conference heads east
The second Asia Pacific Anti-Aging Conference and Exhibition will take place in Singapore from 8-11 September this year.
Cytodyne, Phoenix flying together
Phoenix Laboratories has acquired an exclusive license to market, distribute and sell all of Cytodyne Technologies' products, including its controversial ephedra-based supplement Xenadrine EFX, following the formation of a new partnership between the...
Cherries challenge gout
Sweet cherries may protects against gout, write researchers in the Journal of Nutrition this month, reporting on a small study on women volunteers.
Cholesterol-lowering milks put to test
Milk drinks that contain non-esterified plant sterols can significantly inhibit cholesterol absorption report researchers, testing the efficacy of the cholesterol-lowering ingredient when dissolved in milk.
Making the most of omegas
Intensive marketing and increased health preoccupations could both be responsible for the mounting consumer awareness of fatty acids in Australia and New Zealand and the favourable perception of polyunsaturated 'good' fats - such as omega-3 obtained...
Milk put to the test
Researchers have found that milk drinks that contain non-esterified plant sterols can significantly inhibit cholesterol absorption.
Neptune takes krill oil to US market
Canadian firm Neptune Technologies & Bioressources is to market its Neptune Krill Oil in the US. The product will be sold through the Vitamin World chain and distributed by NBTY's Nature's Bounty.