Japanese vegetable extract offers promise for diabetes control
A new trial on Caiapo, an extract of white sweet potatoes taken in supplement form in Japan, confirms that it improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels in type 2 diabetic subjects.
Archives for March 9, 2004
Nutraceutical unit boosts profits at cocoa group
Spain's Natra group tripled its profits during 2003 thanks in large part to the sale of shares in its biotech subsidiary Natraceutical.
Fruit, fibre appear to reduce risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Diets rich in dietary fibre and fruits and vegetables appear to reduce the risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), the fifth most common cancer in the US, report researchers.
UK coatings firm to add dissolving strip technology
UK company BioProgress, which makes cellulose-based films for coating tablets and capsules, is making an acquisition in the US that gives it access to dissolving 'in the mouth' films for retail consumer products, such as vitamin strips.
Zila rolls out new bulk vitamin E
Targeting dietary supplement manufacturers in the US, Canada and Indonesia, Zila Nutraceuticals launches anticipated new 'enhanced' natural vitamin E onto the market.
'Value-added' the way forward for Aarhus
Expecting a higher uptake of vegetable fats by European chocolate manufacturers following the new '5 per cent' chocolate rule, Danish oils and fats supplier Aarhus United sees a drop in income for 2003, compounded by currency conversions, a decline in...
Nutritech launches activated barley
Swedish company Nutritech International has developed a range of health foods to showcase its new organic activated barley, which has a beta-glucan content almost double that of the original raw material, as well as high levels of fatty acids.
Consumer 'confused' over 5-a-day
Despite strong research that shows eating regular daily servings of 'powerhouse' fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic disease, new research out of the US says people are not eating 'because they are confused about nutrition,' with much...
Investment firm buys into low-carbs
Looking to build on market share in the low-carb segment, investment firm Sunset Holdings through its subsidiary Sunset Brands will buy Canadian low carb food manufacturer Low Carb Creations, a producer of sweet and savory products. Elsewhere low...
Consumer group demands FDA issue warning on black cohosh
The herbal supplement black cohosh used to relieve menopausal symptoms may increase the risks of breast cancer metastasis and liver failure, warns the active campaigning consumer group the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), calling on...
High protein diet weakens immunity system?
Moving against the rising tide of popularity in the high protein-low carbohydrate diets, a new study by Yale researchers finds that consuming foods high in animal protein, saturated fat, eggs and dairy could lead to an increased risk of developing...