B vitamins to lower homocysteine may prevent strokes
Taking high doses of B vitamins may help reduce the risk of a second stroke and heart attacks, according to a new analysis.
Archives for November 10, 2005
Not enough safety data on chia, says EFSA
European food safety experts are calling for further safety studies on the omega-3 rich seed chia, before it can be introduced onto the European market.
Protect against liability lawsuits, warns top attorney
The dietary supplements industry is likely to see a lot more product liability lawsuits in the aftermath of ephedra, according to law firm Banowsky and Levine, and companies need to protect themselves against litigation.
American Longevity to file against FDA over lycopene/cancer decision
The FDA has delivered its long-awaited decision on health claims petitions on tomatoes/lycopene, approving only limited claims on tomatoes and tomato sauce but denying claims for tomato-based products and dietary supplements.
Health and cost concerns driving alternative protein demand
Cosucra plans to take advantage of the rapidly growing alternative protein market by show how pea protein can tie into current health concerns and cut costs.
Olive oil phenols may explain heart health benefits
Plant chemicals in olive oil, rather than the fatty acids, may be responsible for the good heart health widely observed in Mediterranean populations, say Spanish researchers.
Immigration to Britain raises heart disease risk
People moving from South Asia to the UK significantly increase their risk of heart disease, largely due to a change in diet, shows new research.