'No evidence' that melatonin helps with jet lag
A review of 25 studies has led researchers to claim the human hormone melatonin does not help people with sleep problems like jet lag, conclusions that have questioned by an industry association.
Archives for February 13, 2006
First soft drinks obesity lawsuit set for Massachusetts
A lawsuit aimed at getting soft drinks out of US schools on obesity grounds will be filed in Massachusetts, just as lawmakers there prepare to vote on a school junk food ban.
Weekly Comment
The cost of bad research
The science has spoken. Low-fat diets don't work: Forget the carrots and broccoli sprouts, I can now have my cake and eat it, and put extra cream on top.
From vitamins to new nutrition: DSM's FY 2005
DSM Nutritional Products has reported operating profit of $252 million in full year 2005, up 25 per cent on 2004. But with sales hampered by price pressure on mature vitamins, the company is looking to reduce its reliance on these in favour of...
New alliance targets fruit cultivar innovation
A leading European horticultural research institute has launched a partnership with a New Zealand science organisation in order to develop new fruit cultivars.
Organic industry at odds over rating of dairy products
Two groups representing organic farmers are at loggerheads over the release of a new report that claims to rate the nation's organic dairy brands and products.
Study boosts Kaneka Q10 safety rep
A new trial using Kaneka Q10 (CoQ10) has indicated that it is safe at doses as high as 900mg per day - an important finding, according to the company, given the worldwide tendency towards higher doses.
More support for soy's protection against prostate cancer
A diet rich in soy, sunflower seeds, berries and peanuts can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 26 per cent, claims new research from Sweden.
Astaxanthin softens sales blow for Cyanotech
Astaxanthin for human nutrition is still a saving grace for Cyanotech, which has reported that a 27 percent drop in sales for 3Q 2006 compared to the prior year period are down to reduced orders for spirulina and for NatuRose aquaculture products.