Rice bran, reaching out to physicians
Boasting the benefits of rice bran to combat diabetes, nutraceutical company NutraCea will launch a nationwide 'diabetes initiative' later this month.
Archives for January 12, 2004
Maximum flax - higher concentration from Acatris
Dutch firm Acatris has extended its flax lignan line with a more contentrated extract, LinumLife Extra.
Europe invests in obesity research
European scientists have been awarded a record grant, worth €11.7 million, from the European Commission for research into the ways in which we control our body weight. It is hoped that the project will find new treatments for obesity.
Fish oil supplier underlines supplement safety
Supplement maker Leiner Health Products has released results of an analysis of its fish oil supplements to reassure consumers of the safety of its products, following new findings that farmed fish could be toxic for humans.
Vitamin D, further evidence of role in autoimmune diseases
Vitamin D intake appears to be inversely associated with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study that investigates the link between the vitamin and reduced risk of the disease in postmenopausal women.
EU to promote plant sustainability
European companies and researchers should share the profits made on products using exotic plants such as ginseng and green tea with the countries of origin, urges a European Commission communication issued on Friday.
Cargill launches new soy isolate for beverages
US food giant Cargill is launching its new soy isolate, Prolisse 500, across Europe, in response to growing demand for soyfoods and high protein products.