Cholesterol significantly impacted by genes, rather than lifestyle
Genes, known to regulate the body's response to fat intake, appear to also override any benefit from exercise when it comes to cholesterol levels, reports Dominique Patton.
Archives for July 11, 2005
Phytomedical gains $10m for diabetes, cachexia research
Canadian biopharmaceutical company PhytoMedical has entered into an agreement with Fusion Capital Fund II to raise up to $10 million in equity financing for its research programs, including investigations into cinnamon compounds, writes Jess Halliday.
Action of anti-cancer foods revealed
The discovery of the anti-cancer mechanism behind certain natural compounds could present the food industry with exciting new opportunities, reports Jess Halliday.
New research shows danger of ephedra-caffeine combinations
The scientific evidence on ephedra is not a closed book, according to researchers at the University of California, who conducted a study to determine whether repeated dosing and formulas including caffeine contribute to the adverse effects, reports...
Glanbia focuses on nutrition innovation
Glanbia Nutritionals has officially opened its Ireland-based innovation centre, a key part of its strategy for growth in higher value ingredients.
Supplement directive is valid, surprise court decision
The European food supplements directive is valid, decided a European court ruling today, ending months of uncertainty for much of the region's supplements industry, and disappointing those behind a major effort to overturn the law, reports Dominique...