Healthy trans fat oil developed?
University of Arkansas researchers have developed a trans fat oil that they claim could have health benefits.
Archives for January 3, 2007
Phytopharm, Unilever expect Hoodia product progress
Phytopharm and Unilever are expecting progress in their efforts to develop products using the active extract of Hoodia gordonii in 2007, and report they are satisfied with efforts to address the problem of ineffective weight-loss products purporting...
Astavita gears astaxanthin to sports nutrition
Astavita's announcement of a sponsorship agreement with United States Triathlon has the company making inroads with astaxanthin into the sports nutrition market.
More support for beta-glucan's anti-diabetes benefits
Increasing the intake of the soluble fibre beta-glucan decreased the glucose and insulin response in overweight men, and could help reduce the risk of diabetes, says a new study.
Blue California unveils new water soluble phytosterol
Blue California is launching 40 percent micro-encapsulated phytosterols, taking advantage of a burgeoning market for cholesterol-lowering products that is driving the market for heart healthy ingredients.
Folic acid may prevent age-related hearing loss
Supplements of folic acid may prevent age-related hearing loss in older men and women, says a new double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial from the Netherlands.
Parmalat reaches 'satisfactory' settlement
Parmalat has reached settlements with a number of European financial institutions in its ongoing fight to recoup the billions lost in 2003.
Provexis seeks funding stop-gap for further Fruitflow development
Provexis is seeking to raise new funds to bolster its working capital, after depleting its coffers with the extended timeline for developing an advanced form of its Fruitflow technology.