Archives for September 23, 2003

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Researchers present health, egg research

A symposium taking place today at the USDA offices in Washington, DC as an educational forum for scientists will see the results of recent egg research presented as a forerunner to tomorrow's 'First International Symposium on Eggs and Human Health'.

Vitamins to reduce homocysteine may help cognition

Elderly people could gain some protection against cognitive decline by taking B vitamins to reduce levels of homocysteine, after researchers find the amino acid is a modest predictor of mental performance.

Vanilla prices - a double edged sword?

When Cyclone Hudah struck the island of Madagascar in April 2000 destroying 15 per cent of the world's vanilla crop the news sent prices rocketing for the peoples favourite ice cream ingredient - and they still haven't recovered.

Energy high without the caffeine

Leading UK vitamins firm Vitabiotics is launching an energy drink for men, offering the promise of 'high impact without the high caffeine'.

Kyowa Hakko launches CSPHP in tablets

Japanese firm Kyowa Hakko has produced a tablet version of its novel cholesterol-lowering ingredient CSPHP, allowing dietary supplement makers to include the compound in capsules.

New evidence of Tongkat Ali effectiveness?

HP Ingredients and SourceOne Global Partners are to sponsor a SupplySide West presentation on the latest research on the Southeast Asian root extract supplement LJ100 Tongkat Ali, claimed to boost energy and testosterone levels .