Chondroitin sulphate may slow knee osteoarthritis
Taking chondroitin sulphate supplements over short periods significantly relieved pain and improved mobility in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to researchers.
Archives for May 26, 2004
Wyeth introduces low-carb vitamin formula
Makers of the leading multivtamin brand Centrum is launching a new variant targeting people on a low-carb diet, who may be cutting their intake of key vitamins and minerals as they avoid breads, pasta and starchy vegetables.
UK government calls for lower energy foods
UK politicians have called for immediate industry action to counter the rising numbers of obese in the country, offering food marketers three years to show significant improvements in product labelling and formulation, writes Chris Jones.
Teavigo stops weight gain in mice, new study
The highly purified green tea extract Teavigo has been shown to significantly inhibit the process that promotes fat cell formation in mice, and may help prevent overweight in people, says manufacturer DSM Nutritional Products.
More than a third of Americans use complementary medicine
More than one third of US adults use complementary and alternative medicine, according to a new nationwide government survey, with almost 20 per cent of these taking natural products, such as herbs or other botanicals.
Researchers discover why wine antioxidant kills cancer
Scientists have discovered a possible mechanism for the anti-cancer activity of resveratrol, the compound found in red wine and thought to be responsible for the drink's widely reported health benefits, writes Wai Lang Chu.
Probiotic bacteria may stop HIV infection
Probiotic bacteria appear to tackle the HIV virus and may even stop it from being transferred from a mother to her children, said researchers at the American Society for Microbiology general meeting this week.
Raisio chemicals sale approved, clears debt
The maker of Benecol, Finnish firm Raisio, has received regulatory approval for the sale of its chemicals arm, which will rid the company of its debt and allow it to focus solely on health foods and ingredients.
PS creates new opportunities in sports nutrition
A patent on phosphatidylserine's ability to improve muscle recovery is set to open up new applications for the ingredient and could help sports nutrition manufacturers rejuvenate slowing sales growth.