Walnut's healthy snack image boosted by study
Health conscious snackers could soon be driving up walnut sales following more research into the nut's role in protecting against heart disease.
Archives for October 31, 2006
UNPA slams Cocaine drink
In a new twist, the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has added its voice to the controversy over the Cocaine energy drink being sold on some retail shelves in the US and has underscored that the product is not a dietary supplement.
Scientists show how mom passes omega-3 to child
Supplementing mothers-to-be with omega-3 fatty acids results in higher amounts being delivered to the baby in the womb, say German scientists who have identified the carriers of the fatty acid from mother to child.
New Zealand targets key role in global functional food market
The movers and shakers in New Zealand's nutritional sciences are working to bridge the gap between researchers and industry in order to realize what they see as the country's potential in the global functional foods industry.
Ethics: benefits environment, community and bottom line
Integrating social and environmental concerns into business practices ultimately benefits a firm's bottom line as well as the environment, according to the CEO of energy bar manufacturer Clif Bar.
Folate fortification may not be enough for mothers, says study
Despite the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification of grains as much as a third of women of childbearing age are not getting the recommended amounts, says a study from Canada.
Igennus combines EPA and glucosamine for joints
Omega-3 oil manufacturer Igennus is launching a patent-pending formulation to alleviate joint problems through a combination of the fatty acid EPA and glucosamine.
Omega fatty acids to stop mental decline, says study
A new placebo-controlled trial has reported that daily supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could slow mental decline in elderly people, adding to a growing body of evidence linking the fatty acid to better cognitive function.