Olive oil under the microscope
A European project is to evaluate the impact of different types of olive oil and their antioxidant phenolic compounds on oxidative stress and DNA damage.
Archives for March 20, 2003
Iron deficiency is costly, finds study
Anaemic adults and children cost developing countries billions of dollars in lost productivity, according to a recent study. The authors report that on average, a country loses 0.6 per cent of its GDP due to physical productivity losses from adults...
Cosmetic food - the next nutraceuticals?
Laboratoires Innéov, the new joint venture between food company Nestlé and the cosmetics firm L'Oreal, is launching its first product this month in selected markets. Are we likely to see this 'cosmetic food' sector take off?
Beat dementia with 'moderate' drinking
Drinking up to six alcoholic drinks each week could lower the risk of dementia for people over 65 years old, according to research published this week.
Popular supplement may cause genetic mutations
The popular dietary supplement chromium picolinate, often taken to speed up weight loss, may cause severe DNA damage, finds a new study.