Mechanism for green tea's anti-cancer action revealed
Green tea appears to protect against cancer by affecting a 'promiscuous' protein that pharmaceutical experts are already targeting in their work on anti-cancer drugs, according to new research.
Archives for May 16, 2005
Low-g could reduce cardiovascular risk in obese
The low-glycemic-load diet has attracted growing numbers of weight- and health-conscious consumers over the past year. New research from the Children's Hospital in Boston provides further indication that their enthusiasm could be well founded.
Americans are hearing the good news on bacteria
The message about the gut health benefit probiotics can deliver is finally getting through to US consumers, according to a new report on the state of the functional foods sub-category.
Cyanotech merely maintains in fiscal 2005
Over the past year Cyanotech has had to contend with the impact of poor weather conditions on sales and the cost of necessary maintenance and expansion programs - and still managed to achieve sales broadly in line with the previous year, reports Jess...
BioGaia sees increasing use of immune strengthening claims
Sweden's BioGaia says its recent clinical trials are supporting stronger health claims on products containing its Reuteri bacteria, which may help it distinguish its probiotics from the competition, writes Dominique Patton.
Functional bread gains footing in France
French baker Paul has launched bread containing omega-3 fatty acids as functional products gather pace in France's boulangeries, despite some industry and public scepticism after years of poor product development, reports Chris Mercer.
Croda increases purity of omega-3 concentrates
UK-based Croda Health Care has increased the purity level of its omega-3 concentrates to respond to market concern over environmental contaminants.
Cevena has a head start in beta-glucan race
Cevena Bioproducts is endeavoring to steal a march on other beta glucan ingredient suppliers by opening an office in Chicago to push its Viscofiber branded product to US supplements and functional foods makers, reports Jess Halliday.