Soy isoflavone linked to blood pressure improvements
Genistein, an isoflavone from soy, may stimulate the expression of an enzyme linked to better blood flow, suggests a new animal study that my have implications for high blood pressure in humans.
Archives for January 30, 2008
Dietary supplement marketers taken to task over ads
Three dietary supplement marketers failed to run required "paid advertising" disclosures immediately before product-ordering instructions, alleges the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Lallemand launches functional cranberry chews
Lallemand Health Ingredients (LHI) yesterday announced the launch of chewy sweets containing PACran cranberry powder, as it moves to find a foothold in the functional confectionery market.
Raw material price hikes hit Kraft and Kellogg profits
Financial results released by food giants Kraft and Kellogg disclose a drop in earnings on the back of mounting costs for raw ingredients.
Omega-3 trade group joins global supplements alliance
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations' (IADSA) has strengthened its global position with the welcoming of the Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) into its fold.
Pomegranate juice boosts sperm quality: study
Regular consumption of pomegranate juice may enhance the quality and mobility of sperm, suggests a new study with male rats.