Carotenoids boost iron adsorption, says study
Intake of the carotenoids lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin improved iron absorption from a meal and even reversed the inhibitory effects of coffee, says a new study.
Archives for September 3, 2006
LycoRed courts skin health supplement market
LycoRed is promoting its Lyc-O-Mato tomato lycopene complex for skin health benefits, as it seeks to draw more attention to the ingredient amongst makers of supplements for 'beauty from within'.
ReGen seeks more capital; positive results on anti-ageing, cancer
ReGen Therapeutics is seeking shareholder go-ahead to issue more shares and/or securities to facilitate potential future fundraisings and fund acquisition of complementary businesses; and has reported positive findings in a study on Colostrinin's...
Weekly Comment
The truth is out there, in the middle ground
Food can polarise opinion more than most issues, but can we please have some balance and debate, rather than mudslinging and crop burning to get to the truth?
Questions raised over HRT alternatives
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has issued an opinion paper on the herbal alternatives for HRT, and concludes that not only are they less effective than the regular treatment, but some may be harmful.