Natra adds to patent portfolio
Spain's Natraceutical has patented two new ingredients, including a fat-free chocolate flavouring, which may reach US and European markets this year.
Archives for February 23, 2004
Plant sterols in juice improve cholesterol levels
Plant sterols, recognised for their cholesterol-lowering power when added to margarines and other fats, are just as effective in reducing low-density lipoprotein, or 'bad' cholesterol levels, when added to orange juice, say US researchers.
Phytoestrogens not linked to breast cancer risk among Dutch
Plant oestrogens, such as isoflavones or lignans, do not appear to have any effect on reducing breast cancer risk in Western women, report Dutch researchers.
Wessanen hit by exceptionals but confident of turnaround
Royal Wessanen, the Dutch wellness foods producer, had a turbulent year in 2003, with results shifting from profit to loss. But the company claims that moderate growth in Europe and the restructuring of its US operations will have a positive impact on...
Mineral water benefits from vitamin fortification
Mineral water fortified with folic acid and a handful of vitamins can reduce plasma homocysteine levels, a risk factor in cardiovascular disease, report Finnish researchers this month. In a separate study on mineral water German researchers look into...
McClellan moves on after short, but challenging time at FDA
Mark McClellan is to leave his post as Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), shortly after implementing the agency's first ban under the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health Education Act.