A puzzling nutrient
US researchers, trying to understand why vitamin A helps fight certain diseases and not others, say that the vitamin influences the types and amounts of immune cells and molecules produced in response to attack.
Archives for March 30, 2003
Major step for gut health
Researchers say they have completed the genome sequence of one of the most prevalent bacteria that live in the human intestine, increasing the potential for new natural products.
Régente reaches Parisian slimmers
A French bakery is expanding distribution of a special bread that can apparently help the slimming process. The Régente baguette contains a marine algae compound that speeds up fat breakdown.
The green tea phenomenon
Green tea, the beverage linked to an increasing number of health benefits, may also be able to prevent the onset of arthritis, according to a UK researcher.
Fatty fish for healthy hearts?
University of Edinburgh researchers are further investigating the link between a higher fish oil intake and improved heart health. The team will study the effects of both supplements and eating more fish.