Soy supplements show no menopause benefit, says research
Soy isoflavone shows no benefits in terms of reducing bone loss, or menopausal symptoms, according to new research.
Archives for August 8, 2011
“Shoddy” herbal safety study slammed for bias
A study that found 75% of herbal products on sale in the UK were not adequately labelled with safety information has been criticised for mischaracterising the majority of products it assessed like ginseng, ginkgo and St John's wort.
Nestlé launches omega-3 boosted infant drink in Sri Lanka
Nestlé Sri Lanka has launched an up-market omega-3 fortified infant formula developed at its Swiss-based research centre, as it boosts activity on the south Asian island.
Marine pigments are ‘valuable source’ of bioactives: Study
Natural pigments from marine algae are a valuable source of bioactive compounds that could be used for the preparation of novel functional ingredients, according to research.
Tufts-Harvard study builds vitamin D's anti-diabetes potential
Daily supplements of vitamin D may boost the function of the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, says a new study from Boston-based researchers that supports the potential role of the vitamin for pre-diabetics.