Archives for April 6, 2011

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Wrigley targets calcium deficiency with gum launch down under

By Jane Byrne and Helen Glaberson

The Wrigley Company is launching a new calcium enriched gum in Australia and New Zealand, claiming its ‘on-the-go’ delivery system can help address the reported calcium intake deficiency among 90 per cent of the Australian population.

EFSA OK’s article 14 ALA omega-3 brain claim

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive opinion linking omega-3 form alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) with brain and nerve tissue development in children up to three years.

Nano-pomegranate shows anti-cancer potential

By Stephen Daniells

Bioactive compounds from pomegranate may self-assemble into nanoparticles with gelatin, and exhibit efficacy at stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells, says exploratory research from the University of Florida.