Archives for September 5, 2005

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Cow's diet makes milk healthier, says study

By  Chris Mercer

Cows on healthier diets produce milk that is healthier for humans, says new research, improving our understanding of how dairy processors could naturally increase the health positioning of their products.

Lalium Se makes the grade as organic selenium reference

By  Jess Halliday

Institut Rossel-Lallemand's Lalmin Se has become the standard against which other organic selenium is measured following the release of certified reference material (CRN) by Canada's National Research Council, enabling the industry to guarantee...

More supplements needed for Katrina victims

By Jess Halliday

Last week the industry swung into action to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but more can yet be done to help stave off malnutrition and disease amongst survivors, and help businesses affected by the disaster.

B vitamins may not protect against heart disease

By  Jess Halliday

A new study from Norway has cast doubt on years of research suggesting that vitamin B6 and folic acid may have a protective effect on the cardiovascular system - findings that could lead to a rethink of supplements advice dished out to at risk patients.

Fish oil does not stop fatal heart rhythms, suggests study

By  Dominique Patton

Fish oil did little to reduce the risk of heart rhythm problems, cardiac arrest or arrhythmia in patients at increased risk, said researchers yesterday, conflicting with previous results showing a strong benefit.

More research needed on herbals for tummy ache

By  staff writer

Herbal medicines like ginger and chamomile may help alleviate gastrointestinal complaints in children, but more research into their effects is needed, according to a new review article. Some, such as star anise, could prove dangerous.