Australia, NZ recognise benefits of folate, other fortification
Australia and New Zealand could become the next countries to require fortification of certain foods with folate.
Archives for May 31, 2004
Yo-yo dieting may damage immune function
Yo-yo dieting, when a person repeatedly loses and regains weight, may have a lasting negative impact on immune function, according to new findings by US researchers.
Nutrient content claim for omega-3 fatty acids
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are now permitted to display a nutrient content claim after a the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made no objections to a petition filed earlier this year, writes Wai Lang Chu.
Multivitamins best for preventing birth defects, new review
Multivitamins containing folic acid appear to be more effective at preventing neural tube defects than high dose folic acid supplements, suggests a new review, attempting to resolve the debate over how women should consume the essential nutrient.
New source of GLA oil to go into development
Canadian biotech SemBioSys Genetics is to develop safflower oils rich in the omega-6 fatty acid GLA under a new agreement with agricultural products company Arcadia Biosciences, the company announced on Friday.
Dark chocolate could be good for blood vessels
Small daily doses of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate eaten over a two-week period significantly improved blood vessel function, report US researchers this week, without increasing blood cholesterol levels.
Chocolate appears to promote healthy blood vessels
Small daily doses of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate eaten over a two-week period significantly improved blood vessel function, report US researchers this week, without increasing blood cholesterol levels.
Scottish firm creates omega-3 fruit juice for children's market
A Scottish biotech firm has developed a novel fruit juice fortified with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA.