Green tea could provide Alzheimer's breakthrough
Scientists investigating the effects of green tea antioxidant EGCG on mice's brains believe their positive results may signal its use as a preventative or treatment of Alzheimer's disease in humans.
Archives for September 20, 2005
Stella Labs aims to draw up hoodia benchmark
Stella Labs is seeking to put an end to controversy over Hoodia gordonii testing methods by contracting independent laboratories to corroborate the findings of IBC Labs, the facility it routinely uses to test its bulk material.
Show proof of steroids in supplements, says industry
The reputation of the entire dietary supplements industry is at risk if athletes who seek to explain failed steroid tests on the grounds that they must have ingested contamination dietary supplements do not name the offending products, claim three...
More evidence for beta-carotene, cancer link in smokers
A new cohort study investigating the interaction between beta-carotene intake and cancer indicates that the carotenoid may have a protective effect in non-smokers but actually increase the risk for those who have smoked at some time in their lives.
CLA functional role needs more studies
More clinical studies using humans are needed to better understand the effects of conjugated linoleic acids, found naturally in dairy and meat, on weight loss and other aspects of consumers' health.
Danisco targets Chinese enzymes market
Danisco's wholly owned subsidiary, Genencor International, is looking to exploit growing opportunities in China's enzymes sector.
IdeaSphere pulls Metabolife purchase agreement
IdeaSphere has rescinded its offer to acquire the assets of Metabolife for $23 million, claiming that the beleaguered supplements company was not meeting its obligations under the asset purchase agreement signed in July.