Simple supplements beat multi-vits in pregnancy
Simple folic acid-iron supplements taken during pregnancy may be more effective than multiple vitamins in reducing the risk of low birth weight babies, according to a US study.
Archives for April 1, 2003
A functional team
Eating broccoli along with chicken gives us double protection against cancer, say researchers at the UK's Institute of Food Research. Combining sulforaphane, found in many dark green vegetables, and selenium-rich foods could prove a potent synergy.
Roche sees off vitamins period
Shareholders at Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche welcomed the start of a new era as the company summarised recent events, including the divestment of the vitamins business, at its annual general meeting yesterday.
ADM expands global alliance with Nutraceutix
Archer Daniels Midland, the giant US agricultural products processor, has extended its international alliance with Nutraceutix, a manufacturer of controlled delivery technology for the pharmaceutical industry.
Cereal fibre decreases risk of heart disease in elderly
While the media is increasingly focusing on childhood obesity and nutrition, a new study suggests that elderly people who eat more cereal-based foods are less likely to develop heart disease.