Diabetes charities question reality of 'metabolic syndrome'
Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of certain heart disease risk factors, may not be a syndrome at all, say experts commissioned by two leading diabetes organizations.
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Probi says its probiotic could prevent iron deficiency
A strain of probiotic bacteria developed by Swedish firm Probi doubled the absorption of iron from food in women participating in a recent study, it revealed yesterday.
EU approval marks market entry for Palatinit energy ingredient
Food and drink makers developing functional, ready to drink and instant formulas could gain from European Commission approval for the slow-release carbohydrate isomaltulose supplied by German firm Palatinit.
Coffee surpasses fruit and veg as dietary antioxidant source
Most Americans are not consuming enough fruit and vegetables in their diet and are gleaning the majority of their antioxidants from coffee, according to new research from the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Qualifed health claim for chromium picolinate cleared by FDA
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a qualified health claim petition for chromium picolinate that claims the supplement may reduce the risk of insulin resistance and possibly type 2 diabetes.
L-Carnipure supplements may help reduce diabetes during pregnancy
Taking supplements of L-Carnipure tartrate during pregnancy can significantly reduce the increased level of plasma free fatty acids that is considered the main cause of insulin resistance in pregnant women, shows a new study.
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Water wastage syndrome
Praise where praise is due. And it is certainly due for one small-time drinks firm in southern Britain, which is spear-heading answers to global water shortages that threaten to wreak havoc on food producers everywhere.
Cranberry juice no benefit for kidney stones?
Cranberry juice has been used to promote urinary tract health for generations, but new research suggests that it may encourage the formation of the most common type of kidney stones.