Provexis and IFR in heart health collaboration
Provexis has partnered with the Institute of Food Research (IFR) to develop products tackling cardiovascular inflammation using a compound that gives some vegetables their distinctive mustard taste.
Archives for April 25, 2010
Calls for increased vitamin D intake to boost public health
A combination of vitamin D-enriched food products and supplements could provide the backbone to a European-wide strategy for tackling vitamin D deficiency, which affects more than half the population.
Cognis volumes return to pre-recession levels
Cognis has revealed that sales volumes in the first quarter of 2010 have almost returned to the pre-recession levels of early 2008.
Foods with artificial trans fats should be considered adulterated
There is a pile of evidence linking artificial trans fats with heart disease, so why is it still in our food? It’s time to get real and recognize that artificial trans fat is an adulterant with no place in the global food supply.
Chokeberry extract may lower diabetes and heart disease risk
Extracts from the chokeberry may prevent weight gain in pre-diabetics and affect genes linked to the development of fat tissue, suggests a new study with rats.
Industry associations urge against FTC’s expansion of powers
Trade associations for the natural products and dietary supplements industry have joined associations from other industries to urge against the expansion of the rule-making and enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Vitamin D may boost physical function for seniors: Study
Seniors with higher blood levels of vitamin D are also likely to have better physical function, suggests a new study that suggests higher recommended levels may be needed to ensure muscle health.
Study finds green tea could reduce glaucoma risk
Green tea catechins could help protect against glaucoma and other eye diseases, according to a new research which found that the ingredients travel from the digestive system into the tissues of the eyes.