Recovery foods may be too sugary for athletes
Manufacturers of sports supplements may need to reduce sugar levels in certain products as new research from Japan shows that preference for sweetness decreases after exercise.
Archives for April 18, 2004
Asian spice shows strong antioxidant powers
Curcumin, the spice that gives curry its yellow color, may activate a key enzyme that protects the brain against oxidation, thought to be a major factor in ageing and responsible for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Polyphenols fight growth of breast cancer cells
Three different polyphenols, compounds found in wine, beer and tea, appear to significantly decrease breast cancer cells, according to new research from Portugal, which goes against previous findings showing that alcohol raises the risk of breast cancer.
Cargill's vegetarian glucosamine reaches Japan
US agribusiness Cargill is expanding sales of its bone health supplement glucosamine to Japan, after approval from the country's health and welfare labor ministry.
Baby's diet could lead to dietary guidelines
UK food watchdog will inject thousands of pounds into a new study seeking to investigate the role diet plays in our formative years. The findings could open up new opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers targeting the younger slice of society.
E.nose helps food industry smell the cost-benefits
An electronic nose could sniff out considerable savings for food manufacturers as researchers use the latest technology for the early detection of 'undesirable off-odours and microbial contaminants' in dairy and bakery products.
Exercise, not diet, seen as obesity cause
The state of obesity in the US is due to lack of exercise rather than eating too much. In addition TV commercials encourage people to eat or drink more than is good for them. These are the damning verdicts of a survey which questioned individuals in a...
New health claim for soy on the way?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a new petition for a health claim that suggests the consumption of soy protein-based foods may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer including breast, prostate and colon cancer. If cleared, the...
Trebled revenue for Health Sciences
Health Sciences Group - a US nutraceutical ingredients supplier - has announced significant increases in revenue for 2003 despite a further slide in net profit. The recent acquisition of Quality Botanical Ingredients (QBI) contributed 70 per cent to...