Omega-3s more effective for mental slowdown than Alzheimer’s: study
Brain benefits from regular intake of omega-3 fatty acids may be more pronounced in people with mild cognitive decline than people with mild Alzheimer’s: study.
Archives for July 30, 2008
Lonza reports carnitine may slow bone loss
Supplements of L-carnitine may reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women, if promising results from a rat study can be repeated in humans.
Global divide over natural color regulation
In the third of a four part series on natural colors, FoodNavigator looks at the regulatory situation in the US and Europe and the challenges this poses for food manufacturers and ingredients companies.
Sports supplements under fire again
The contamination of sport supplements has again come under the microscope after a high-profile Olympian tested positive to a banned substance and blamed the dietary supplements she was taking.
Strategic focus directs corporate responsibility
The vast offer of aid to China following its devastating earthquake in May reflects the food industry’s increasing move towards displaying strategic corporate responsibility.
Unilever struggles in the economic gloom
Falling sales volumes, rising commodity costs and the strong Euro colluded in the second quarter to drag down Unilever’s profits.
Europe approves new vegetarian omega-3 source
UK-based supplier Croda Health Care has won European Union Novel Foods approval for a vegetable oil-sourced, omega-3 ingredient, as it expands its omega-3 offerings.