Reducol nears European approval
Canadian company Forbes Medi-Tech said yesterday that it had received a positive opinion from European authorities for the approval of its wood-derived cholesterol-lowering ingredient Reducol.
Archives for July 8, 2004
Corn sweetener under world trade panel
After months of unsuccessful talks, the US yesterday successfully secured a World Trade Organisation panel to investigate its claim that the Mexican 'discretionary tax' introduced for corn sweeteners such as high fructose syrups in soft drinks...
Gene and grape antioxidant slice obesity away?
Progress towards tackling the obesity epidemic could come from a new study which has found that a compound commonly found in red wine boosts the activity of an identified gene which cuts the growth of new fat cells.
Healthier diet plays role in cutting risk of cancer deaths
Women who choose to eat more healthily and lead healthier lives can reduce their risk of developing or dying from cancer, shows a new study that finds that following guidelines issued by a US cancer organisation can limit the risk of the disease,...
L-carnitine supplement may help infertile men
The widely-used dietary supplement, L-carnitine when combined with L-acetyl-carnitine, a related chemical, may improve sperm motility in men with fertility problems, according to new research by scientists at the University of Rome.
Health driving French cereal market (but chocolate helps too)
The French are among the most frequent breakfasters in Europe, according to a recent study - but traditional tastes are changing rapidly with cereals beginning to take considerable market share from the less trendy crackers and biscuits. Health...