Most older women deficient in vitamin D
Almost two thirds of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are deficient in vitamin D, said researchers this week.
Archives for September 29, 2005
Dairy group slams FSA's nutrition profiling plan
Nutrition profiling proposals from the UK's food watchdog would put milk in the same health bracket as diet coke and make breast milk unsuitable for children, claims a dairy industry body critical of the scheme.
Sports drinks lead PepsiCo sales rise
Energy drinks push their way to the front of PepsiCo's portfolio as the Gatorade brand drives forward third quarter sales alongside more growth from diet and non-carbonated drinks, leaving fizzy cola festering on the shelf.
Cosmeceutical makers can charge a premium
Consumers are more than willing to pay a premium for cosmetic products that promise fewer wrinkles, including cosmeceutical supplements, suggests a new report.
Glucosamine better than common painkiller for knee arthritis
Two long-awaited clinical trials on glucosamine have found the shellfish-derived substance to significantly reduce the pain of arthritic joints, and it may be better than a commonly used painkiller in Europe.