Low carbs not equal to low energy
Energy bars with low or moderate levels of carbohydrates may not help dieters lose weight as they promise to do, as overall energy contents are similar to that of higher carbohydrate bars, reports a US study.
Archives for March 26, 2003
Melatonin may reduce stroke damage
Researchers in Hong Kong report that the hormone melatonin, more commonly used to reduce the effects of jetlag, could protect the brain from the effects of stroke.
DSM presents sustainable strategy
The Dutch life science company this week presented its sustainable strategy, emphasising the company's progress in the fields of 'People, Planet and Profit'.
ADM reorganises speciality ingredients operations
US-based ADM Specialty Ingredients is restructuring its sales and marketing organisation "to better serve customer needs for comprehensive and innovative food ingredients".
Medicinal plants - the potential and the hurdles
Experts on medicinal plants are to gather in London next month to discuss the potential and current hurdles for the herbal market and the development of novel medicines.
PanGeo buys Canadian vitamin business
Canada's PanGeo Pharma group has acquired the Quest Consumer Health Care business of Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) for approximately C$14 million (€10m).