Chinese herb attacks prostate tumours
The Chinese herb Scutellaria barbata has been found to slow progression of prostate tumours in mice, suggesting potential chemopreventive effects in humans.
Archives for October 29, 2003
Eggs, a better lutein source?
Lutein is more bioavailable from eggs than either spinach or supplements, according to a small trial presented this week, which also showed no difference in the bioavailability of lutein ester and free lutein supplements.
Balchem cuts stock levels to counter falling volumes
New York firm Balchem continues to be plagued by its encapsulation business, which experienced a third quarter of low volumes and weak prices, offsetting better performance in the feed and specialty products units.
Eggs for eye health?
Eggs are a highly bioavailable source of lutein, the carotenoid thought to help fight disease and eyesight degeneration, according to a small trial presented in the US. It also found no difference in bioavailability of lutein ester and free lutein...
Tree of Life severs Wild Oats agreement
Natural foods distributor Tree of Life, a Wessanen subsidiary, has announced that it is to terminate its primary supplier agreement with retailer Wild Oats Markets, following mutual disatisfaction with the current arrangement.
Gene the answer to common mould
An insidious fuzzy grey mould that often coats refrigerated strawberries and many other plants during growing and storage could be prevented by a gene identified at Purdue university in the US.
Standards needed in fruit extracts
Steady growth for the US and European fruit and vegetables extracts and powders market - currently standing at $960 milion - is pitched to reach $1,321 million by 2009. But NPD, price and product awareness will all be necessary to keep manufacturers...
Aloe industry applauds member contributions
Two awards presented at a recent seminar held by the International Aloe Science Council (IASC) highlighted the work of individuals who have contributed to the development and promotion of aloe as a booming health ingredient.
DMV introduces cysteine peptide to boost energy
Dutch ingredients firm DMV International has developed a new milk-derived peptide aimed at liver health, an area attracting increasing attention from consumers.
BioGaia still feeling impact of fermentation sale
Swedish probiotics developer BioGaia said sales of its tablets to a key Japanese customer helped reduce the impact of the divestment of its Fermenation unit last year.
Ginger shown to slow colorectal cancer
The substance that gives ginger its flavour appears to inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells, according to research presented yesterday at a major meeting of cancer experts in the US.
DMV introduces cysteine peptide for liver health
Dutch ingredients firm DMV International has developed a new milk-derived peptide aimed at the emerging interest in liver health. Cysteine Peptide is said to boost levels of glutathione in the liver which is needed to break down toxic substances and...