Live webcam puts cheddar in every home
Less than a week into 2007 and already there is a contender for the year's most bizarre story: a webcam that allows consumers to watch a block of cheddar cheese ripen in real time.
Archives for January 5, 2007
Hungary makes OTC vitamins more available
The Hungarian Ministry of Health has today released a list of over-the-counter drugs including high-dose vitamins that can now be sold in the country's supermarkets and petrol stations, where previously they were available only in pharmacies.
Salt reduction may have asthma benefits too, says review
Reducing salt intake may affect asthma severity and breathing in adults with the condition, says a joint Anglo-American review of the science.
Weight management trends for 2007
A diet is not just for January. Sure, the wagon-ride to a healthy weight is a bumpy one and some won't manage to cling on. But global government efforts to reduce the impact of the obesity crisis on public health are ongoing, and greater awareness is...
EC outlines future of globalised food ingredients market
European agriculture commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel has outlined how a future globalised food ingredients market might look.
Could astaxanthin score a goal in sports nutrition?
Astavita's inroads into sports nutrition applications for astaxanthin could be of interest to sports nutrition formulators looking to branch into this market.
Nutricosmetics industry targets ethnic consumer
The ethnic consumer is the newest niche market to be targeted by the growing nutricosmetic trend, following the launch of a new dietary supplement aimed at hair care for African American women.
Combination supplement may support weight management
A combination of catechins, caffeine, capsaicin and tyrosine were found to boost heat generation and energy expenditure without any adverse effects on blood pressure or heart rate, says a new study from Denmark.
Neptune strenghens cognitive platform with ADHD trial
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources is currently designing a large scale cognitive study on its proprietary Neptune Krill Oil, following positive results in a recent clinical study on the marine-derived ingredient and adult ADHD.
Beta-carotene status dependent on total antioxidants
The blood levels of beta-carotene are tied to the total level of antioxidants, not solely to the carotenoid itself, says a new study that may help explain discrepancies in the science about the nutrient.