Is caffeine behind coffee’s anti-diabetic effects?
Coffee’s widely-reported potential anti-diabetes benefits may be related to the caffeine content of the beverage, claims a new study from Japan.
Archives for June 9, 2010
Ephedra supplier jailed for six months
A UK man has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally marketing ephedrine food supplements in the UK, reports the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Probiotic may reduce baby’s crying time with colic
One week of supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis may reduce crying time in infants with colic by 74 per cent, compared with less than 40 per cent in the placebo group, says a new study.
Canadian dairy hunts for acquisitions as profits rise 37 percent
Montreal-based international Canadian dairy company Saputo has pledged its commitment to growth through acquisitions and posted a rise in net profits of 37.2% to C$382.7m (US$369m) for the year ended 2010.
Vitamin E shows immune boosting potential: Study
Tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E, may enhance the function of immune cells and help ensure healthy immune function as we age, suggests new data from Tufts University.
Arla develops milk protein for Phenylketonuria sufferers
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a milk protein to be used in foods for people suffering from the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU).
Recession-hit US healthy foods market valued at $143bn
The US healthy foods market is being hit by the recession, despite sales up 1.8 percent to reach $143bn, according to the latest report from Nutrition Business Journal.