Finland to focus on infant formula
Finland's National Food Agency is to investigate the marketing of infant formulae and draw up an action plan to ensure compliance with regulations after feedback from consumers prompted concern.
Archives for January 20, 2004
Vitamins C, E may prevent Alzheimer's disease
Taking individual supplements of the antioxidant vitamins E and C could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's among the elderly, finds a new study.
Low-carb market figures confirmed
Despite recent publicity that suggested Atkin's was modifying its advice to recommend less meat, low-carb diets seem to be more popular than ever with one in three Americans watching their carbohydrate consumption.
Customize and categorise
A one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition recommendations may soon be outdated, argues a nutritionist in a new article that supports the supplement industry's increasing moves to target products at specific population and disease categories.
Melatonin may help blood pressure
Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone found in the body, might one day offer a new approach to traditional high blood pressure treatments, according to a report in today's rapid access issue of Hypertension.
Boosting school brains...
Schoolchildren in the US are due for a boost to the brain as fish oil manufacturer Omega Protein signs a deal for entry into the Texas school system.
Lonza profit dives, CEO leaves
Lonza CEO Markus Gemuend said today he will step down as the group announced profits had fallen by 59 per cent on the previous year and a 'major setback' in performance.
An information boost for isoflavones
Leading isoflavone producer Novogen has launched a research centre that will provide consumers and the media, increasingly drawing attention to isoflavone supplements, with the latest information on the plant-derived compounds.