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Functional foods can benefit certain sectors of the population who may not derive the nutrients they need from their daily diet, but they may also pose a risk of overdose of certain vitamins and minerals, according to a new report from The Netherlands.
A new clinical trial from the US has reported that a low-carb diet improves cholesterol levels, as a second study in a week reports health benefits for this once bright star of the diet world.
Cambridge scientists have shown that the reward centres of some peoples' brains are more sensitive to appetising food cues, and may help explain compulsive eating disorders.
Extracts firm Vitiva has reported strong first quarter results on the back of an aggressive expansion strategy.
UK scientists have drafted in blackcurrant varieties from New Zealand to prevent warmer winters wiping out one of Britain's traditional fruits, and destroying the source of the popular Ribena soft drink.
Embria Health Sciences targets burgeoning immune health market, clearing self-determined GRAS status for its new immunogen ingredient for use in functional foods.
Two new studies have added weight to arguments in the debate over whether or not interaction between herbal remedies and prescription drugs poses a significant threat to the public.
Adding pistachio nuts to your daily diet could be an easy way to improve cholesterol levels, say researchers from Turkey, the world's fourth biggest pistachio nut producer.
Sales of phytosterols in Europe are predicted to more than double by 2012, but companies need to turn consumer awareness into understanding and acceptance, says a new report from Frost and Sullivan.