Soy isoflavone may damage fertility, finds new research
The soy component genistein, one of the isoflavones seeing increasing sales in the health food market, could damage human sperm, a UK researcher will reveal today, writes Dominique Patton.
Archives for June 21, 2005
Herbal supplement improves memory in patients at risk of Alzheimer's
Taking a Chinese herbal supplement containing ginseng and other plants everyday for three months has been found to improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, writes Dominique Patton.
Asia, increasingly rich opportunity for health food makers
Spending on health foods has been identified as the number one consumer trend in Asia although overweight and obesity percentages are set to rise, according to a survey released by TNS Asiapanel, reports Claire Johnston.
Preventing oxidation is key to omega 3 formulation
Omega 3 is all the rage. Thanks to high profile media coverage and FDA approval of a health claim stating that long chain omega 3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of heart disease, consumers are gulping down just as much as the food companies can throw...
Danisco cultures show best performance during 04
The performance of Danisco's cultures last year stands out against the drop in flavour sales and weak growth in other ingredients made by the group, thanks to the strong synergies offered by its Rhodia acquisition, writes Dominique Patton.
Nestlé gets away with reference to calcium in cheesecake
Nestle UK has found a way to refer to the calcium content in its cheesecake without it being considered a health claim, writes Dominique Patton.
Taiyo launches high EGCg green tea extract
Taiyo International is expanding its Sunphenon line of green tea extracts with the addition of new ingredients for food, beverage and supplement formulations, including a 95 percent pure EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) extract, reports Jess Halliday.
In-store nutrition: an opportunity for food cos
Consumers trust nutritional information dished out at point of sale over and above other sources, including qualified professionals, according to a new FindSVP trend report. Some retailers are cashing in with in-store educational initiatives, but...