Beer extract could protect against prostate cancer
The flavonoid xanthohumol found in hops could help prevent prostate cancer, but the scientists suggest supplements rather than beer for exploiting the potential benefits.
Archives for June 19, 2006
Gencor launches appetite control Slimaluma in US
Gencor Pacific is introducing Slimaluma, an appetite suppressant extracted from Caralluma Fimbriata for use in dietary supplements, which it expects to carve its own market niche despite recent launches of other similar ingredients.
Fat, salt content of kids' food linked to "obesity time-bomb"
A new survey from the UK's Trading Standards Institute (TSI) says that the fat and salt content of children's food vary widely, and suggests that some kids' intake may be twice the recommended intake of salt and fat, potentially "stoking up the...
Omega-3 milk ads dropped in health claims row
Dairy Crest has criticised Britain's advert watchdog for telling the company to drop claims that its omega-3 milk could improve children's ability to learn.
Forbes MediTech and Fayrefield form new company for Europe
Canadian branded plant sterols supplier Forbes MediTech has reaffirmed its commitment to building the European market by forming a new company to distribute cholesterol-lowering foods direct to retailers, in collaboration with Fayrefield Foods.
Danone and Stonyfield create European organic dairy firm
Leading US organic dairy firm Stonyfield Farm and Danone have joined forces to create a European subsidiary, which the groups hope will duplicate Stonyfield's US success in Europe's organic dairy industry.
Folic acid fortification boosting adolescent health
Adolescents, an often overlooked population, could also be reaping the benefits of folic acid fortification of enriched grain products with lower levels of a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says a new study.
CoQ10 focus
CoQ10 uses and awareness in Europe and the US
CoQ10 continues to be popular with European skin care formulators, whereas US supplement-makers are more eager to leverage research on its internal energy-boosting abilities, data suggests. Moreover, European consumers may not be as aware of the...