Curcumin and cancer: GI-tract study planned
Researchers at the University of Swansea in the UK have received funding to embark on a human study into the effects of curcumin on cancers of the gastro-intestinal tract.
Archives for August 8, 2005
Merck offering nature-identical folate in new markets
A chemically produced folate, said to be several times more bioavailable than folic acid and recently approved for food use in Europe, gives premium supplement makers a chance to differentiate from the commonly marketed form of the vitamin, says...
Energy bars expand consumer interest in sports nutrition
Better-tasting and convenient performance foods are attracting growing numbers of Europeans, many of whom are not sports professionals, reveals a new report.
LycoRed satisfies FDA over Lyc-O-Mato safety
LycoRed has fulfilled the FDA's GRAS requirements with its Lyc-O-Mato Powder for functional foods - news which the company expects will encourage its use by large food companies.
Leiner signs thin film delivery deal
Leiner Health Products is propelling a convenient new dosage form into the consumer marketplace through an agreement it has signed with drug deliver company MonoSol Rx.
Citrus carotenoid may fight polyarthritis
Increasing intake of the carotenoid beta-cryptoxanthin, found in citrus fruits, may reduce the risk of developing inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, report UK researchers.