Different omega-3s offer varied heart benefits
Eating a diet rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), may positively affect 'bad' cholesterol levels in the elderly, says a study from the Netherlands.
Archives for August 13, 2006
NBTY to buy Zila Nutraceuticals
Ending months of speculation, NBTY has announced that has entered into an agreement to purchase Zila Nutraceuticals, maker of Ester-C vitamin C, for around $40m.
CLA continues to promise benefits for diabetics
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are showing promise improving insulin action, and decreasing circulating glucose levels, with rat and human studies both reporting significant benefits.
The obesity blame game- reader feedback
Last week's comment on the food industry's role in the rising obesity epidemic has generated a flood of responses from readers agreeing with or disputing our position that the industry deserves a break. Some of the comments received are published below.
South African astaxanthin receives funding boost
South African start-up Cape Carotene is aiming to carve out a slice of the European astaxanthin market, after receiving R3.7m (€0.4m) in funding to develop its technology and establish a pilot facility.
AHPA plans centralized ODI database
The American Herbal Products Association is planning to compile a database of dietary ingredients marketed in the United States before October 1994, and is calling on companies to send records of the products they sold.
Ancient dye source studied for anti-cancer compounds
The anti-cancer action of compounds found in broccoli has been much studied, but new research suggests that purer active compounds could be obtained from woad, an ancient source of blue dye and member of the same brassica plant family.