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Zila Nutraceuticals has developed and patented a new form of Ester-C said to offer improved antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic potential, which should allow it to maintain its advantage in the vitamin C market until the end of next decade.
Canadian-based essential-fatty acid (EFA) specialist Bioriginal is introducing a new service to help companies develop clear and accurate labeling for essential fatty acids that meets regulatory requirements.
Britain's formula milk industry has faced down a new wave of criticism from senior paediatricians, who accused it of dodging a ban on direct advertising by snuggling up to doctors and health professionals.
A new €5.2m, five-year study aims to clarify the unknowns of lycopene availability from tomatoes, and boost public awareness and Europe's tomato industry in the process.
Lycopene could protect against the development of prostate cancer, says research from India, adding to previous reports linking the carotenoid to healthier prostates.
Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, red wine and peanuts, can improve blood flow in the brain by 30 per cent, thereby reducing the risk of stroke, according to the results of a rat study.