Med diet could slash Alzheimer's risk
Eating a Mediterranean diet could cut the risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 40 per cent, says a large US study.
Archives for April 17, 2006
Nanotech food conference targets future opportunities
The opportunities that nanotechnology could bring to the food industry will be highlighted at a key event later this year.
FRL to develop benzene method for supplements
Flora Research Laboratories is to develop a new analytical method for determining the presence of the known carcinogen benzene in dietary supplements and other consumer products, following the award of a contract from the NIH's Office of Dietary...
CS Health signs retail deal for Vitalica
The benefits of broccoli have been showing up on consumers' health radar screens recently, and now they will be able to buy CS Health's Vitalica supplements from retail outlets in the US following a distribution agreement with The Modern Sales Group...
Fenchem gets organic approval for plant oils, green tea
Chinese health ingredients supplier Fenchem has been awarded organic certification in the EU, US and Japan for its plant oils and green tea extracts, and expects this will boost sales by as much as 20 per cent.
Omega 3s could cut risk of second heart attack
A daily supplement of omega-3 fatty acids in could reduce the risk of having a second heart attack, says a small clinical trial.
Europeans hear about lutein, but AMD awareness is low
Awareness of lutein in Europe is growing apace, according to a new consumer survey. But many consumers have not heard of age-related macular degeneration, meaning that the carotenoid's potential in reducing risk of the condition may not yet be realised.
Carrot juice waste may be new functional fiber source
The solid waste from carrot juice production is rich in insoluble fiber, could reduce cholesterol levels, and should be exploited as a functional ingredient, say Taiwanese researchers.