Archives for October 28, 2008

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Raw broccoli best for anti-cancer potential: study

By Stephen Daniells

Consuming cooked or processed broccoli may result in less of the potential anti-cancer compounds being available for absorption, suggests a new study from TNO Quality of Life.

Suck it and see: has the probiotic straw arrived?

By Shane Starling

The probiotic straw is a concept that has been a long time coming but one which may be about to move from its current niche status into the mainstream, according to Swedish probiotics supplier, BioGaia.

Supplements makers deconstruct regulatory borderlines

By Shane Starling

A Brussels workshop has highlighted global regulatory issues affecting the food supplements industry, and found many companies are unclear about law changes that directly affect them.

New panel appointed to review dietary guidelines

By Sarah Hills

A review of the current US dietary guidelines to help improve the nation’s health through proper nutrition is now underway with the appointment of a new panel, which includes experts in probiotics, prebiotics and satiety.