NAMA highlights the benefits of folic acid
The North American Millers' Association (NAMA) has issued a public service announcement about the benefits of bread and pasta for women of childbearing age.
Archives for January 11, 2002
France suspends sale of kava products
France's Agency for the Safety of Health Products (AFSSAPS) has suspended the sale of products and preparations containing kava, a medicinal plant from the islands in the Southern Pacific known for its sedative and hypnotic properties.
Oregano tops list of healthy herbs
Researchers from the US Department of Agriculture have found that herbs are an abundant source of antioxidants and could provide potential anticancer benefits when supplementing a balanced diet.
Natural treatments for erectile disorder
Naturally Vitamins has launched a new generation of natural treatments for erectile disorder (ED) which are designed to offer men a wider range of options than are currently available.
Galaxy Smoothie proving popular
Ultra Smoothie, blend of Tropicana fruit juice and Veggie Milk produced by Galaxy Nutritional Foods, is testing very well in several Subway franchise stores in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area.
US experts urge people to avoid eating raw sprouts
People, particularly young children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems, should avoid eating raw sprouts because the crunchy, protein-packed foods could cause salmonella and other possibly fatal infections, U.S. federal health experts said...
Canadian organic farmers sue Monsanto on GM crops
A group of Canadian organic farmers launched a lawsuit against biotech giants Monsanto Co. and Aventis SA on Thursday seeking compensation for damages caused by genetically modified canola they say is blowing into their fields.
Infant formula supplemented with fatty acids to get US launch
The Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories has announced plans to launch an infant formula supplemented with two fatty acids that function as nutritional building blocks in brain and eye development.