Archives for October 11, 2005

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Vanadium may enhance recovery from infections

By  Dominique Patton

Vanadium, a trace mineral taken in supplements by bodybuilders and for sugar control, may promote faster recovery from food poisoning or other infections, suggests new research on animals.

New method to unlock secrets of beta-carotene

By  Anthony Fletcher

A fast, simple and environmentally friendly method of measuring precisely the beta-carotene and other carotenoid levels in pumpkin could help food makers achieve a better understanding of an important nutritional ingredient.