Archives for September 23, 2002

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Busy convention for NuSkin

US Supplement and natural skincare company Nu Skin Enterprises launched several new products and a humanitarian initiative at its distributor convention last week.

Selenium action on cancer explained

A new study could help explain how selenium reduces the risk of certain cancers. Researchers have found that the selenium component selenomethionine switches on a gene (p53) which prevents tumors from developing.

Crabshell toothpaste to combat decay

Toothpaste made from the chitosan in crab shells may reduce dental infections according to British researchers who hope to see the product on sale in a year's time.

Soy-rich diets may cut risk of breast cancer in older women

Consuming tofu and other soy-based foods significantly lowers levels of a class of oestrogens normally associated with breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women, according to new research published in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology,...

Antioxidants present in Chinese veg too

Many common Chinese vegetables contain useful amounts of antioxidants with potential health benefits, researchers reported this week. Most previous studies have looked at vegetables common in the Western diet.