Vitamin C may inhibit cancer fighting drugs: study
Vitamin C may reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy by protecting the cancer cells, suggests new research that adds to the ongoing debate on the use of supplements by cancer patients.
Archives for October 1, 2008
Fonterra launches improved protein range for nutrition bars
Fonterra has launched a new range of concentrated dairy proteins for the nutritional bar market which it claims solve the discolouration, texture and shelf-life issues associated with traditional proteins.
Processes can bring ‘new’ hydrocolloids, Leatherhead
Leatherhead Food International has completed a three-year research project that aimed to improve the performance of hydrocolloids using physical processing – methodology likely to be better-perceived by consumers in the natural-centric era.
Kyowa-Daiichi team up for North American approach
Daiichi Fine Chemical Co. (DFK) hopes to strengthen its presence in the North American supplement and speciality chemicals markets through a new distribution agreement with parent company Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co.
Chromium picolinate may boost satiety, reduce hunger: Study
Daily supplements of chromium picolinate may reduce food intakes, hunger levels, and cravings for fat, according to a new study from the US.
Labels for nutrients food contains, not what it lacks
The nutrition panel on food packaging should reflect the product as a whole rather than just ranking the single ingredients they contain or the unhealthy ingredients that have been taken out, according to an expert.