Popular supplement fails clinical trial
Taking supplements of creatine to slow the muscular disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be a waste of time and money, conclude the authors of a new clinical trial published this week.
Archives for March 25, 2003
Cranberry juice may help fight heart disease
More good news about cranberry juice: researchers have found that drinking three glasses a day significantly raises levels of 'good cholesterol', reducing the risk of heart disease.
Yes to gummy bears
German company Amapharm has developed an innovative delivery method for children's daily vitamins.
Additives, maximum levels and 'fresh produce'?
The Commission recently discussed some of the Member States' comments on its proposal to regulate fortified foods and adding vitamins and other nutrients.
Danisco to produce natural, biological preservative
Danish ingredients company Danisco announced this week that it is use new production facilities in Denmark to produce Natamax - a natural, biological preservative.
Vitamins for skincare
Vitamins are increasingly recognised for their role in skin health, according to experts who yesterday highlighted the new research showing the benefits of vitamin K and niacin.