New US distributor for European skincare products
EuroPharma has been set up to distribute natural European skin care products in the United States next year.
Archives for June 9, 2002
Obesity: molecular solutions to a larger problem
Across the Western world, obesity continues to affect more and more people. One of the solutions is a fat tax on high-fat foods, which although unpopular, demonstrates the extent of the problem, Professor Andreu Palou, a member of the EU Scientific...
Milk protein more effective than St John's Wort
A new supplement based on a milk protein designed to relieve stress and combat insomnia is said to work better than traditional remedies such as kava kava and St John's Wort.
India launches mineral supplement programme for babies
Around 100,000 children in India are to receive iron and zinc supplements in a bid to study the effects of the minerals on mortality rates.
Green veg helps protect skin from sun damage
The antioxidant lutein found in dark green, leafy vegetables, not only slows down age-related macular disease, but also protects the skin against some of the damaging effects of the sun, according to recent research.
Soyfoods sales see continued growth
Soyfoods are one of the fastest growing sectors in the food industry, now worth US$ 3.2 billion (€3.4bn), according to a new study. The study also reveals that soyfoods are moving into the mainstream, away from health food specialists.
British survey reveals illegal irradiation of food supplements
A range of dietary supplements sold in the UK have been irradiated in breach of food regulations, found a survey by the UK Food Standards Agency. As a consequence companies with affected products have been told to remove them from sale.