Archives for April 24, 2002

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Vitamin E the key to pain-free muscles?

Vitamin E could help ease the pain of stiff muscles after exercise, according to a recent study presented at this week's Experimental Biology conference in New Orleans.

New fortified formulas from Ross

NeoSure is the latest infant formula brand to be supplemented with AHA and DHA, fatty acids which can help in brain and eye development.

Cognis, Natural in CLA agreement

Cognis acquires exclusive rights to CLA products from Norwegian company Natural, including Tonalin weight management supplement.

Red berry extracts to aid blood flow

New research from the US suggests that extracts of red berries, and in particular chokeberry, can help protect the arteries from dangerous free radicals.

It's good to go nuts - as long as they are almonds

Almonds can substantially reduce the level of bad cholesterol, protect against heart disease and protect the body's cells from damage, according to research presented at a conference in the US this week. But another study also presented at the...

DHA helps cut insulin resistance

Potentially good news for diabetics - the fatty acid found in some fish oils could help reduce insulin resistance, the key factor in type 2 diabetes.