Bilberry tester will help detect contaminants
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has launched a toolbox designed to help determine whether powdered bilberry extract is contaminated.
Archives for December 12, 2007
Vitamin D dose study adds weight to intake increases
Doses of vitamin D3 of 2,000 International Units (IU) - the current tolerable upper intake level (UL) in Europe and the US - are needed to ensure blood levels of the vitamin amongst post-menopausal African-American women, says a new study.
Study backs isoflavones safety rep for blood clotting
Isoflavones from soy, despite having weak oestrogenic activity, do not adversely affect blood clotting function, says a new study from Brazil.
Cholesterol-busting Benecol enters Ecuador
Raisio has signed an agreement to see its branded cholesterol lowering ingredient enter the Ecuadorian market in yoghurt - a move it says will take advantage of great market potential.