Zila forms scientific board
Zila Nutraceuticals has established a scientific advisory board to help inform the future direction of its clinical research.
Archives for January 11, 2006
Soy could damage fertility in mice, new study
The soy component genistein has been found to disrupt the normal development of ovaries in female mice, although a similar effect in humans has yet to be proven.
Childhood obesity linked to fruit, veg prices says USDA
High fruit and vegetable prices may be linked to childhood obesity, says the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), although it suggests that further research is needed in order to confirm the "casual relationship" identified by its recent study.
Cyanotech counts on China for astaxanthin expansion
Cyanotech has signed a deal with a distribution company in China that will see its astaxanthin ingredient sold in the promising market for the first time - for both human nutrition and aquaculture.
Heart health juices increase presence in 2006
Interest is growing in fruit juices for heart health, as Provexis signs up another UK supermarket chain to its tomato-based Sirco drink, and a new trial prepares to get underway in Scotland to investigate the effects of a juice product on...
Study supports ForsLean efficacy, safety
A new study using Sabinsa's Coleaus forskohlii extract, ForsLean, indicates that it could be helpful in helping maintain weight after weight loss.
Carbohydrate-rich diets may improve insulin control
A new review claims that a diet rich in carbohydrates may help improve insulin control, giving more support to FAO/WHO recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet with low GI foods.
Vegetable protein linked to lower blood pressure
A diet rich in vegetable protein, but not animal protein, could prevent hypertension and related diseases, according to a large epidemiological study.