Daidzein from soy linked to heart health benefits
Increasing levels of daidzein, an isoflavone found in soy, have been linked to significant improvements in cholesterol levels and could boost heart health, says a new study.
Archives for June 22, 2006
PLT hires rabbi for kosher policosanol evaluation
PL Thomas is now offering kosher-certified policosanol, meeting growing demand from nutraceutical manufacturers for these ingredients.
Junk food legal action stopped by heart charity
British charity, the National Heart Foundation, has announced it is withdrawing its action to sue the communications watchdog Ofcom after the regulator said it would welcome consultation of the proposals of food advertising to children.
New Zealand seeks ingredients start-ups from Europe
Fresh air, agricultural expertise, research resources… and NZ$100m (€48m) funding: BioPacificVentures is proposing an attractive package to European and American functional food start-ups that are prepared to relocate all or part of their businesses...
Fuji reformulates AstaREAL for vegetarians
Fuji Health Sciences has reformulated its AstaREAL powder to exclude components of animal origin - a move that will open up more uses of the ingredient in supplements that are suitable for vegetarians.
Omega-3s may help depressive kids - pilot study
Increasing omega-3 intake from the diet or supplements may help depressive kids, reports a pilot study for the first time.