Fruit, veg found to have no impact on breast cancer risk
Consuming fruit and vegetables has no effect on reducing breast cancer risk, according to a large study that looks set to override previous evidence showing potential protective effects.
Archives for January 12, 2005
Soft Gel offers more bioavailable CoQ10 softgels
US-based Soft Gel Technologies has developed a completely solubilized form of coenzyme Q10, shown to be more bioavailable than traditional CoQ10 softgels in a small trial, reports Dominique Patton.
Encap hikes capacity with new premises
Scottish drug delivery and encapsulation specialist Encap has invested approximately £1.2 million (€1.7m)in new premises in order to boost its manufacturing capacity by 50 per cent.
Traditional use of herbs should be considered in claims, says AHPA
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has asked the FDA to take into account relevant information on the traditional use of herbs when substantiating claims for products that contain them.
Weider's second quarter is strong, but will it last?
Weider Nutrition International is still looking lithe, with strong results for the fiscal 2005 second quarter thanks to good sales of its flagship brand and a new addition to its joint care portfolio.
SoBe settles over drink health claims
Connecticut-based beverage company SoBe - South Beach Beverage Company - has paid a $219,000 penalty for falsely claiming that its drinks protect against colds and other illnesses and increase energy levels.
Nutrient combo in avocados may inhibit prostate cancer
An avocado extract has been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells in lab research, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Lack of evidence on bone health risk to reduce vitamin A safe levels
There is insufficient evidence on the association between bone health and vitamin A intake to justify a change in dietary advice to consumers, concludes a draft report by experts in the UK.