Blackcurrants fight hospital superbug, studies show
British blackcurrants, used to make the country's popular Ribena soft drink, may offer a range of health benefits and could protect against hospital superbug MRSA, recent research shows.
Archives for September 21, 2006
EC direct selling consultation may protect supplements' reputation
The EC yesterday launched a communication on the EU Distance Selling Directive aimed at preventing rogue traders exploiting loopholes created by new technologies and eroding consumer confidence in products commonly sold in this way, including...
FSA vitamin and mineral response ready for minister sign-off
The board of the UK's Food Standards Agency yesterday agreed the draft response to the EC discussion document on vitamin and mineral levels with only minor changes, paving the way to approval of the final response by government health ministers.
Study suggests women need more vitamin K for bones
A recent study suggests thwarting vitamin K's function could hinder bone health and contribute to the development of osteoporosis, results that call into question a need for increased vitamin K supplementation.
Study supports soy protein role in cholesterol reduction
A recently published meta-analysis of published studies provides support for the inclusion of soy protein in place of saturated and trans-saturated fats and cholesterol as part of a diet to prevent and lower high blood cholesterol levels.