Nutrient packed carrots change color
One US scientist wants to make the humble orange carrot pack a bigger health punch by boosting its nutrients, and thereby changing its color, reports Philippa Nuttall.
Archives for March 29, 2005
Iron overloads may be linked to cancer risk
Some people that eat a lot of iron-rich foods may be at increased risk of cancer, suggests new US research, which raises questions about fortifying foods with the mineral.
Coffee boards the functional beverages bandwagon
Coffee has never been considered a healthy drink - until now, that is. Jess Halliday reports on two companies that have developed ways of making America's favorite pick-me-up better for you.
EuroPharma refocuses on product development
With a number of new supplements in the pipeline, EuroPharma is devoting more attention to developing products and less to distribution of its stalwart brands.
Fake CoQ10 threatens Kaneka brand, supplement safety
The huge demand for coenzyme Q10, inflating prices to record highs, is boosting the market for fraudulent products, and threatening leading manufacturer Kaneka's brand, reports Dominique Patton.
Biodar offers tasty solution for mineral supplements
Israeli microencapsulation firm Biodar has developed a new technology that resolves the taste issue for companies making mineral supplements and fortified foods, writes Dominique Patton.
FDA makes public ephedrine alkaloid testing methods
The FDA has made public the methods it uses to test whether supplement products contain the banned herbal extract ephedrine alkaloid.
Flavonoids work together to inhibit cancer cells
Components in grapes, including some newly identified ones, work together to dramatically inhibit an enzyme crucial to the proliferation of cancer cells, a US research team reports.