Baby boomers boost nutraceutical market
Health-conscious baby boomers are eating their way to a better life, fuelling a sharp rise in demand for functional foods or "nutraceuticals", according to a report published on Friday.
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Competition and cranberry glut harm Northland Cranberries
Northland Cranberries, Inc., a US manufacturer of cranberry juice and related products, this week reported a loss in fourth quarter earnings.
Cornstarch bar to help diabetics
A medical food product containing uncooked cornstarch could help type 2 diabetics manage their blood glucose levels and decrease the incidence of nighttime and morning hyperglycemia, new research suggests.
Dietary supplement to promote brain function
Melatonin, a widely used naturally occurring hormone used to treat insomnia and jet lag, may reverse the formation of a protein complex that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease
Fatty fish diet to protect the heart, new evidence
A diet rich in fatty fish could protect our hearts and blood vessels by reducing inflammation, according to new research.