Genistein supplement in prostate cancer trial
Researchers are to investigate whether a genistein-rich food, derived from soybeans and shiitake mushrooms, could help slow or even halt the progression of early prostate cancer.
Archives for June 13, 2004
Major study backs carotenoids' protective effects on heart
Further evidence to support the inclusion of carotenoids in food formulations comes from the US with a new study showing that high blood levels of carotenoids, a family of disease-beating antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables, might reduce the...
Ester-E development leads to losses for Zila
Zila, the Phoenix-based healthcare company, has cited the development of Ester-E as the main reason for a net loss of of $1.6 million ($0.03 per diluted common share) in its third quarter results compared to a loss of $639 thousand, ($0.01 per diluted...
Healthy eating Americans feel overweight
While around 76 percent of US consumers believe they eat healthily, 57 percent of them feel overweight according to a new survey by Deloitte & Touche. This contradiction raises a host of issues for the food industry as it works to address public...
Lifeway kefirs go low-carb
Functional dairy products firm Lifeway Foods will expand its range of kefirs with a new line of no-added-sugar dairy drinks for consumers following low-carbohydrate diets. The new beverages will be showcased at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York...
UK health products firm offers prebiotic cereal
Britannia Health Products, the company set up to market the evening primrose oil brand Efamol, is introducing a range of breakfast cereals containing Hi-maize prebiotic resistant starch.