Potatoes may offer blood pressure benefits
Purple potatoes that contain high levels of antioxidants could help to lower blood pressure in people with obesity, according to new research.
Archives for February 2, 2012
Cranberry shows urinary tract benefits for children: Study
A glass of cranberry juice per day may reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children by 43%, suggests a new study funded by Ocean Spray.
ChromaDex set to raise $10.85m via sale of common stock
PTeroPure maker ChromaDex is set to raise $10.85m via a sale of common stock that will be used to support its new BluScience retail brand and for general working capital purposes.
Potential lifeline for probiotic yogurt claims
Loopholes in the law may save probiotic yogurt manufacturers from having to remove products from sale when the new EU nutrition and health claims legislation comes into effect.
Cocoa can be the new cranberry, says food marketing guru
Cocoa and its extracts have the potential to rival the success of cranberries as healthful powerhouses, especially if a recently applied for European Union health claim is approved this year, says a leading consultant and author.
US per capita spending on probiotic supplements expected to nearly double by 2016
Per capita spending on probiotic supplements is forecast to almost double over the next five years in the US, according to market researcher Euromonitor International.
Kemin secures GRAS status for green tea powder
An independent panel of experts has determined that Kemin Health’s AssuriTEA Green is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food and beverages.
Herbalife heads to country #81: Uruguay
Direct-selling supplements giant Herbalife will move into its 81st country on February 15 when it sets up a new base in Uruguay, the 17th market in its South and Central America region.