Isoflavones for bone health depends on other factors
Factors such as a women's weight or calcium intake may play a vital role in the extent to which soy isoflavones can improve bone health among postmenopausal women, suggests new research.
Archives for July 14, 2004
Proposed new regs for B vitamins in NZ
New Zealand food authorities are looking to change permitted levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 in foods under a review of the country's dietary supplement regulations.
Broccoli compound may protect against AMD
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have produced evidence that may help support a new entrant to the eye health market - sulphoraphane, an indirect antioxidant found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts.
New data reveal fruit, veg may cut risk of endometriosis
Women may be able to lower their risk of endometriosis by eating more fresh fruit and green vegetables. But, eating red meat and ham appears to increase their risk, according to a study published today.
Safety and efficacy of Forslean confirmed
Herbal extracts manufacturer and supplier Sabinsa, has concluded a 12-week study to further explore the safety and efficacy of its patented ingredient ForsLean, which research suggests increases lean body mass.
Healthy makeover lifting eggs sales in UK
A major push to highlight the health benefits of eggs has helped the UK industry to increase both volume sales and their profits over recent years, according to a new report.
Cargill adds water dispersible plant sterol to cholesterol lowering range
Cargill is adding a new plant sterol ester product, said to potentially reduce the risk of heart disease, to its CoroWise range.
Bio-terrorism legislation concerns
The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) has highlighted concerns in the food industry - including worries among suppliers of dietary supplements and ingredients - about the FDA's implementation of bio-terrorism regulations.