Western diet raises heart disease risk, new evidence
New research into immigrant populations provides further evidence that a western-style diet, high in saturated fat and protein, raises heart disease risk.
Archives for March 24, 2004
Natto vitamin K2 superior to vitamin K?
K2, the vitamin extracted from fermented natto soyfood, has been shown to have greater levels of absorption in the blood than commonly used vitamin K, as well as reducing several risk factors for osteoporosis, suggest new findings.
Infant nutrition not good enough for WHO
The World Health Organisation is renewing its call on governments to promote breastfeeding and backing a strategy to dramatically increase in the number of infants around the world being exclusively breastfed.
AXM Pharma and Sunkist Growers team up for China
AXM Pharma and Sunkist Growers have entered into an agreement that grants AXM exclusive rights to use the Sunkist brand name and trademark for its vitamin and vitamin supplement products in China.
GNC looking for growth in 2004
Sales and profits at leading supplement retailer GNC surged in the fourth quarter after a flat performance in the prior months and increased competition eroded the year's earnings.
Banana extract may help fight bowel disease
A UK nutraceutical firm is hoping to develop an extract of the plaintain banana as a medical food, after initial research shows it could treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease, writes Dominique Patton.
Charities call for industry help to beat vitamin deficiencies
One in three people around the world do not receive adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, claims a new report by UNICEF and The Micronutrient Initiative out today. The extent of the problem means that it threatens both the development of...
Mental energy claims cleared in UK
An energy drink marketed to boost mental performance has been allowed to continue with its claims, after investigation of the scientific evidence to back up the advertising statements, writes Dominique Patton.
Cranberry extract with higher anti-bacterial power
Decas Cranberry Products' ingredients division has introduced a new cranberry extract that it claims offers an increased level of anti-microbial and antioxidant properties than the leading product in the category.
New energy drink targets Generation X
Building a new platform to maintain and gain market share in the $1 billion US energy drink market, Hansen Natural has set up a marketing agreement with surfware firm Lost Internation to target the the young, active slice of society.