Folate eases the mind
Evidence continues to mount suggesting a link between various stages of depression and low blood levels of the B vitamin folate, according to research funded by the Agricultural Research Service in the US.
Archives for April 12, 2004
High R&D costs a barrier to prebiotic growth
Science-backed health claims will be the key to strong growth for manufacturers of the gut health ingredients prebiotics looking to drive into the soaring US market.
Folate takes on depression
Evidence continues to mount suggesting a link between various stages of depression and low blood levels of the B vitamin folate, according to research funded by the Agricultural Research Service in the US.
Zinc supplements fail to meet quality standards
A minority of zinc supplements, one of the most popular mineral supplements in the US, which can be taken to treat the common cold, do not meet quality standards according to researchers whose findings prove just how differing mineral supplements are...
Growing revenue source for probiotics
European suppliers of probiotics could see a growing channel for sales as UK scientists discover a new way to combat food poisoning, by targeting it in living animals using beneficial bacteria. Probiotics provide fresh hope for destroying food...
ZeaVision settles DSM patent dispute
ZeaVision and DSM Nutritional products jointly announced a settlement this week resolving a patent dispute for the sale and promotion of the dietary carotenoid zeaxanthin.
Cutting the artery-clogging ingredient
The Canadian subsidiary of Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever has joined the growing ranks of manufacturers to cut the trans fatty acid content out of food products.