Low-dose multivits may lower heart attack risk
People who take low dose multivitamin supplements may be less likely to have a heart attack, say Swedish researchers.
Archives for July 29, 2003
Chocolate to hold back the years?
A German confectioner says it has developed the first chocolate capable of countering the ageing process and making people feel happy. While their evidence to support such a claim is inconclusive, the move demonstrates the growing trend for...
Food and health seminar
A seminar organised by the Food Industry Training centre at the University of Reading will deal with the latest information on obesity, salt, vitamins and minerals, for food manufacturers trying to respond to consumer health interests.
Multivitamins may reduce heart attack risk, new study
People who take low dose multivitamin supplements may be less likely to have a heart attack, say Swedish researchers.
Expanded education program at SupplySide West
Virgo Publishing has revealed details of the expanded Education Program to be offered at SupplySide West in October. Features are to include talks from various well-reputed researchers, top government officials and industry leaders.
Study calls oat fiber claim into question
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised its rule expanding the sources of oat beta-glucan soluble fiber that can carry the health claim for lower risk of heart disease. But adding the fiber to processed foods seems to have no such...
Vitamin deficiency linked to elderly disability
Anaemia, a condition caused by vitamin and mineral deficiency, doubles the risk of serious physical decline in the elderly, according to a new study. The researchers do not yet know if vitamin supplements could prevent elderly disability but suggest...
Video marketing from Cognis
Cognis Nutrition and Health is launching a nationwide publicity campaign, in the form of a video news release, to directly promote its Tonalin CLA product to consumers.