Archives for May 21, 2003

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Beta-carotene may pose health risk for smokers

Taking supplements of the vitamin A precursor beta-carotene may increase the risk of colorectal cancer in smokers and drinkers, according to new research published this week. The study, from four research centres in the US, comes days after the UK's...

Roche highlights R&D progress

A Roche scientist received an innovation award yesterday for developing an environmentally friendly process to produce genistein in a very pure form. The new process has been filed for patent and will be implemented by the Swiss group next year.

Atkin's gains upper hand in 'controlled' trial

Research deemed to be the first 'controlled' trial of the Atkins Diet finds it may be as safe and effective as conventional diets. The study also found Atkins Dieters to have greater increases in good cholesterol (HDL) and greater decreases in...

Insight into boom in Japanese nutraceuticals

The Japanese nutraceutical market, currently worth around €18 billion, is set to more than double by 2012, finds a new report. And potential for Western companies to enter the sector is also growing with ingredients such as grape seed and stanol...