Green tea mechanism revealed
Japanese scientists may have explained why green tea stops the progression of cancer.
Archives for March 26, 2004
Wyeth adds lutein to leading multivitamin brand
Leading multivitamin brand Centrum has added lutein to its formulation for the German market, taking the ingredient firmly into Europe's mass market and establishing as a daily health requirement, writes Dominique Patton.
Evidence on sugars enough to call for reduced intake
There is 'considerable evidence' to suggest that sucrose and other free sugars contribute to the global epidemic of obesity and governments should endorse recent WHO guidelines on reducing sugar intake, argues a researcher in today's Lancet.
Teens need a calcium boost
New research appears to absolve the soft drinks industry from responsibility for the low calcium intake among US adolescents but it suggests that creative and effective ways of increasing levels of the mineral, such as through fortified milks, should...
Garlic goes under trial for diabetes management
UK researchers are to test whether garlic could be used to counter diabetes, promising renewed interest in one of the most well-established dietary supplement products.
New market for Enova oil could be on the way
A novel, healthy oil marketed by an ADM joint venture could soon be available on the Australian market after food authorities there concluded it is safe.