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The female hormone estrogen has been shown for the first time to potentially protect against colon cancer. The new research also found that soy protein may help reduce the number and size of tumors that do occur.
Confirmation of growing opportunities for health and nutrition businesses that target the slimming and weight loss market comes from a new study that reveals the American consumer 'is open to help in dealing with obesity'.
Canadian distributor Alliance Principle Ingredients, formerly Chem-West Sales, has opened new facilities that expand its distribution space and comply with GMP standards required under this year's new Natural Health Products regulations.
After a 75 per cent drop in operating profit for the third quarter, DSM's final quarter picked up, with better-than-expected turnover at the Dutch group.
The impact of vegetables, fruits and fiber on rectal cancer have a role to play in reducing rectal cancer risk with findings from new study suggesting high intakes could cut risk by up to a third with whole grain foods as a particularly strong...
Michigan-based Graminex is introducing new pollen extract formulations with increased potency and bioavailability for use in dietary supplements.
Finland's Raisio group is preparing to build a new strategy around health foods, it revealed yesterday, using capital from the planned sale of its chemicals unit to fund growth in its ingredients business.