Grape seed extract may stop colorectal cancer spread
Extracts from grape seeds, a rich source of proanthocyanidins, stopped the spread of colorectal cancer cells in lab mice, suggests new research funded by the US National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Archives for October 17, 2006
Many more companies targeting fast-growing nutricosmetics industry
Following the growing trend for products that aim to provide beauty 'from within' more companies are establishing product lines to target the fast-growing nutricosmetics niche market.
Milk protein nanotubes offer encapsulation potential
The ability of the milk protein, alpha-lactalbumin, to self-assemble into nanotubes could offer the food industry with a novel and important ingredient for gelling and encapsulation.
Trans fats survey reveals consumer confusion
Trans fats remain a vague health risk for most American consumers, who will often not choose to avoid these at the expense of convenience, price and taste, according to new research.
Cinnamon extract could ease metabolic syndrome
A daily supplement of cinnamon extract may boost antioxidant defences and reduce the oxidative stress linked to the metabolic syndrome, suggest results from a small placebo-controlled, double-blind study from the US.
Danisco stresses science-backed approach to health through diet
Danisco is setting out to encourage new ideas for appealing and science-based functional foods; at the start of this month it held a symposium to present an insight into opportunities for improving consumer health through diet.
Fish benefits outweigh risks, conclude two studies
Two new studies published in the US this week seek to blow out of the water fears that people who regularly consumer seafood are putting themselves at risk due to methylmercury, PCB and dioxin contamination. Rather, the benefits of regular fish...
BI Nutraceuticals intros new forms of vitamins B12 and E
BI Nutraceuticals is introducing two new vitamin products to its ingredients line up: a stabilized form of vitamin B12 and natural vitamin E succinate granular, an ester form of natural d-alpha-tocopherol.
New associations changing the face of supplements industry
The supplements industry is organising into pockets of business interests that cross the usual lines of competition and may do wider good in promoting and protecting certain ingredient categories.