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.
Archives for October 1, 2008
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.
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.
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.
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.