Nutra-cosmetics gain foothold in beauty sector
With this month's launch of the Nestle/L'oreal joint venture to produce cosmetic nutritional supplements, a beauty trade fair has added a section reserved for this innovative new market.
Archives for March 21, 2003
The salt debate
Reviewing current science on salt and its effects on health, UK scientists say that while there is no proven evidence to support intake restriction guidelines in the general population, no-one would be disadvantaged by reducing their intake.
Beta-carotene for cataract prevention in smokers
Beta-carotene - a naturally occurring antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables - may reduce cataract risk in male smokers, so suggests a 12 year US supplementation trial of age-related cataract in men.
Fruit and veg shown to be cancer-fighters
A team of UK and Japanese researchers confirm previous findings that fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of cancer mortality.
Child obesity rates underestimated?
Waist circumference in young people has risen more steeply over the past 10-20 years than body mass index, particularly in girls, report researchers. Waist size is linked to higher risk of diabetes and high cholesterol.