High calcium and vitamin D diet may decrease risk of PMS
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D may lower the risk of developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a condition that affects up to a fifth of all women, researchers reported yesterday.
Archives for June 13, 2005
China hikes up demand for global soy stocks
Prices for soybeans, used to make edible oils and meat alternatives, are still vulnerable with fresh figures showing China will increase its pull on global stocks.
Health concerns more Europeans
Health as a major concern has increased significantly among Europeans over the last six months, according to a new ACNielsen survey.
GoForLife goes for astaxanthin association
Astaxanthin supplier GoForLife has opted to change its name to one that better reflects its core business: AstaVita, which is also the name of its natural dietary supplement range.
DSM tests probiotic stability
A probiotic strain developed by DSM is more stable at room temperature than competing products, says the company, although it has declined to disclose numbers to support the claims.
IANPP slaps industry with a natural ingredients yardstick
Manufacturers and consumers may have very different perceptions of what constitutes a 'natural' product, but misunderstandings could become history if the industry chooses to abide by a set of definitions drawn up by the International Association of...
Obese people age faster, says study
Obesity has long been known to increase the risk of health conditions including heart disease, hypertension and respiratory disease, but a new study suggests that it also causes accelerated aging at a molecular level.
Portion sizes of prepared foods to fight obesity?
Good news for prepared meal manufacturers with a recent study concluding consumption of convenient, nutritious frozen dinners could help dieters control portion size, reports Lindsey Partos.