A component of garlic that gives the herb its flavour may inhibit
the effects of a suspected carcinogen produced by meat cooked at
high temperatures, say US researchers.
Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red wine, lowers levels
of the amyloid-beta peptides that cause the plaques in the brain
leading to Alzheimer's disease, shows new research.
Supplements containing the amino acid tryptophan are expected to be
reintroduced onto the UK market in coming months, following a
change in the law that has banned them for the last 15 years.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), one of the fats in evening primrose oil
and several other plant oils, inhibits action of Her-2/neu, a
cancer gene that is responsible for almost 30 per cent of all
breast cancers, reported US researchers...
UK scientists investigating how aged garlic extract reduces
platelet aggregation say the supplement could significantly reduce
the chances of heart attacks in heart patients.
Fruit and vegetable compounds shown to protect against cancer in
epidemiological studies could be much more powerful if processors
and breeders paid closer attention to their preservation, say Dutch
researchers.
The DöhlerGroup has developed a range of sports beverages featuring
Palatinose, a new type of sugar that is claimed to add nutritional
value to finished foods.
Rising consumer demand for non-prescription jointcare remedies,
backed up by new research out this year, will create a positive
climate for growth of newer entrants to the joint health sector,
believes UK company Gee Lawson.
Raisio's Benecol business continues to be its main driver of growth
as the company battles to increase sales and earnings from its core
activities in margarine and feed ingredients.
A combination of natural minerals from the Sierra Mountains shows
promise in reducing the pain of arthritis, according to a study
published in the Journal of Inflammation.
Continual productivity improvements are behind Novozymes' solid
performance since it was floated on the stock market in 2000,
according to CEO Steen Riisgaard.
Swedish probiotic biotech company BioGaia is making headway in its
short-term mission to attain profitability, reporting a 39 percent
increase in sales to SEK 16.4 million for 3Q 2005.
The role of probiotics in alleviating the symptoms of irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) came under the spotlight at the annual meeting
of the American College of Gastroenterology this weekend. The
conclusion of two review studies presented...
Two new companies in the supplements market, one each on either
side of the channel, are looking to launch an organic selenium
yeast in Europe after gaining derogation from the supplements
directive.
Eating cabbage and other vegetables from the same family could help
reduce the risk of lung cancer for some people with a particular
genetic make-up, suggests new research.
New laws on herbal medicinal products being brought in across
Europe this weekend are likely to push up prices over coming years
as manufacturers meet high costs for registering their products.
The French food safety authority is advising consumers not to drink
more than 30 ml of noni juice per day as some studies have linked
it with hepatitis.
A dairy peptide shown to protect liver health is also an effective
cosmeceutical ingredient, says innovative ingredients firm DMV
International, which is exploiting milk fractions to build a new
skincare range.
Potato waste could offer the food industry a cheap, renewable and
as yet underutilised source of chitin and lactic acid, according to
a university scientist.
Israeli astaxanthin producer Algatechnologies is adding new
production capacity to meet growing demand for the carotenoid,
increasingly recognized for its health properties.
Probiotic ingredients are the main focus down at Danisco Cultures'
research and development labs, but false claims are hampering the
market, business director Patrick Veau tells
DairyReporter.com.
A low-glycaemic index diet may not be any help for obese people
trying to lose weight, contrary to growing popular belief, suggests
a new study out of the US.
Most Australian women surveyed in a new study were overweight or
obese, and many were using some kind of diet or weight-loss aid to
try to lose excess pounds.
Innovation must be a priority for microencapsulation and food
ingredients companies to meet the challenges in today's competitive
market, says a new study.
A new UK-listed company that has developed a way of producing high
purity calcium carbonate is targetting food and supplement makers
concerned by growing regulatory pressure on heavy metal
contamination.
Functional food could present a solution to the crisis of chronic
diseases that is crippling health care systems across Europe, but
the emphasis should be on action over education, according to
Professor Hans-Ulrich Klõr of Universität...
Taking supplements of the herbal black cohosh is unlikely to offer
much relief from menopausal hot flushes, conclude the US
researchers on a new trial.
Apigenin, a plant flavonoid found in herbs, fruits and vegetables,
slowed down the growth of prostate cancer tumours when fed to mice,
report US researchers on a new study.
Ten years after Benecol first launched in Finland, Raisio is
developing new ingredients and consumer products that will extend
its dominion in the functional and health foods market.
Millers and supplement makers could see prices for niacin, or
vitamin B3, increasing further next year if energy prices continue
to rise, says a leading supplier.
Sports drinks, juice and bottled water spearheaded a set of
encouraging third quarter results from Coca-Cola as
health-conscious consumers force a realignment at the major soft
drinks players.
China's dominance of the vitamin C market was confirmed last week
as DSM halted all production of the bulk vitamin in the US, making
its Dalry plant in Scotland the only remaining major plant outside
of Asia.
Dutch biotech company Pharming said yesterday that results from
three studies demonstrate that its human lactoferrin can be
considered safe for use in functional foods.
Better methods for stabilizing fish oils are needed to protect
consumers from the toxic products produced when they go off, says a
team of New Zealand researchers.
US scientists have explained how one of the forms of conjugated
linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid found in dairy products, could
reduce inflammatory disease.
Fortification of soy sauce with highly bioavailableiron can be an
effective way to reduce anaemia, even at low consumption levels,
according to a recent study.