Green tea shows benefits against fatty liver
Extracts from green tea may stop the build-up of fatty deposits in the liver, and offer benefits for this silent killer linked to obesity, suggests a new study with mice.
Archives for January 22, 2008
Cost crises compounds organic milk lull
Organic milk production in the EU market could become increasingly constrained during 2008, as rising feed costs are forcing some farmers to quit the market, says an industry expert.
Coffee linked to lower ovarian cancer risk
Drinking three or more cups of coffee per day may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by over 20 per cent, according to a new study.
Supplement law could foster more Turkish delight
A new law in Turkey could help make it easier for food supplement companies to break into the emerging market, which has already seen phenomenal growth in the last decade.
Alginate encapsulation could expand probiotic applications
Encapsulating probiotic bacteria in alginate-coated gelatin microspheres could protect the friendly bacteria against the harsh conditions of the stomach and upper intestine, allowing for greater delivery of these value-added ingredients, suggests new...