Vitamin C reverses osteoporosis in mice
Antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin C tablets, could become the new remedy for osteoporosis, say researchers in the UK, seeking a replacement for HRT, known to prevent the bone-wasting disease in women.
Archives for September 21, 2003
International health claims - worlds apart?
As with other trade issues, bringing the EU and US together on an internationally recognised approach to health claims seems to be a long way off, if ever achievable, concluded experts at a recent seminar on health claims.
Canadian hemp industry backed by new alliance
In marked contrast to its North American neighbors, the Canadian government has helped form a Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) designed to help the emerging industry grow and expand into new markets.
Vitamin C targets osteoporosis, finds lab study
Antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin C tablets, could become the new remedy for osteoporosis, say researchers in the UK, seeking a replacement for HRT, known to prevent the bone-wasting disease in women.
Dramatic increase in eye disease raises demand for preventive treatment
A new study showing a hefty increase in age-related eye disease among older Americans in the last eight years, demonstrates further the need for preventive approaches, such as eye health supplements.
Isoflavone supplement best option for menopause symptoms
A phytoestrogen-rich multivitamin supplement should be considered as the first option for women suffering from menopausal symptoms, say UK researchers, presenting results of a small trial that showed the benefits of the pill over placebo.
Responsibility is keyword in CRN annual address
In an upbeat joint address at the Council for Responsible Nutrition's thirtieth annual conference last week, chairman Byron Johnson and president Annette Dickinson stressed the value of science for health claims, the need to work together to inform...
US consumer opposes ban on GM foods
Americans' knowledge of genetically modified foods remains low and their opinions about its safety are just as divided as they were two years ago, according to a new survey released last week by the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology.
European researchers to investigate iron supplements
A new European project will examine the safety and efficacy of iron supplementation in pregnant women. Treating anaemia in pregnancy raises concerns about overloading with iron, which can interact with other nutrients affecting metabolism.
NIH studies Nexrutine for prostate cancer prevention
A plant compound, extracted from the bark of an Asian tree, is to be investigated for its preventive role in prostate cancer, thanks to a two-year grant from NIH.
Food scientist loses patent battle
A patent battle has ended with a US court giving chemicals giant DuPont the commercial rights for a patented gene that could one day lead to healthier vegetable oils for food preparation, according to reports in the US press.