Low B12 levels may boost brain shrinkage: Study
Vitamin B12 deficiency may increase the risk of reduced mental function and increase the loss of brain volume in older people, says a new study.
Archives for September 26, 2011
Genistein supplement shows prostate cancer potential
Supplementation with a synthetic version of the soy isoflavone genistein could reduce tissue biomarkers of prostate cancer after just a few weeks, according to new research.
PepsiCo plans hub for healthy products
PepsiCo India will make its existing facility near Kolkata in the state of West Bengal a hub for making new products as it expands its portfolio of health and nutritious food products.
Low vitamin D levels may damage lungs, promote severe asthma: Study
Deficient levels of vitamin D may cause structural changes in the airways of children with a severe type of asthma, suggests new data from London.
Novel ‘raffinose-derived’ oligosaccharides show prebiotic promise
Forms of oligosaccharides derived from some vegetables, grains like lupine, cottonseed and soy whey could have commercial applications following an in vitro study that demonstrated prebiotic gut health benefits.
GC Rieber Oils establishes direct platform to North American market
Norwegian supplier GC Rieber Oils AS has established a US office, giving it a direct platform to promote its VivoMega brand of fish oils and high omega-3 concentrates.
Chr Hansen inks Japanese probiotic-plant extract deal
Danish probiotics giant Chr Hansen says its just-announced alliance with a Japanese botanical supplement maker will yield plant-probiotic combination food supplement products on European and global markets kicking off in Q1 2012.