Indian gooseberry battles smoking damage: researchers
Extract of the superfruit Indian gooseberry can combat the harmful effects of cigarette smoke, according to a new rat study.
Archives for September 15, 2008
Chamomile tea may prevent diabetes complications: study
Drinking chamomile tea may prevent blood sugar increases and other complications associated with diabetes, suggests a new study from Japan and the UK.
AHD brings ‘super seed’ chia to global market
Atlanta-based AHD International is to supply its customers globally with chia seeds, which the company is marketing as a vegetarian wholefood that improves overall heart health.
Fonterra blames slow Chinese rules for contaminated milk delay
New Zealand dairy group Fonterra is facing criticism over lethal contaminated milk powder supplied through its Chinese joint venture, but says action was delayed as it had to go through the correct procedures in China.
Folic acid gets another awareness boost
The US dietary supplements industry yesterday launched an initiative to give folic acid another boost in the minds of consumers for its benefits for healthy infant development.
DSM takes fish to infant formula market
DSM Nutritional Products has launched an omega-3 fish oil powder aimed at a maternal and infant nutrition market that has tended to favour non-fish sourced forms of omega-3.
ASA clamps down on Ginkgo claims
A Guernsey-based company has been cautioned by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for the second time since May for making false and misleading claims about its supplements.
Naturex forms foundation to support sourcing communities
Naturex has set up its own corporate foundation to support local communities in parts of the world where it sources plant raw materials, as it looks to long term sustainability and putting its corporate values into action.