Noni trade group gets novel foods approval
A group of noni juice producers from the Pacific islands has become the first trade association to gain novel foods approval for their products to be sold in the EU.
Archives for January 21, 2005
Sports drink improves footballers' stamina
Drinking a carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink helped soccer players maintain their stamina, a small study found.
Pycnogenol may help children manage asthma
Children with mild to moderate asthma who took supplements of the pine bark extract Pycnogenol saw improved lung function and a significant decrease in asthma symptoms, report researchers.
High antioxidant: the future of peanuts?
Peanuts are in the news again as being healthy - despite their high-fat levels - as researchers suggest that they may be as rich in antioxidants as many fruits.
Magnesium deficiency may contribute to osteoporosis rise
Prolonged magnesium deficiency leads to osteoporosis in rats, finds new research, which could present a warning to many populations not getting adequate levels of the mineral through their diets.