Pros-Tect Men's Energy Bar sees internet launch
A nutritional energy bar, aimed at protecting prostate health in men, has been launched on the Internet market by Canadian company Food Nutrition.
Archives for June 4, 2003
Phytoestrogens may protect against ovarian cancer
A plant-based diet may be important in reducing the risk of ovarian cancer, report US researchers this month. Fibre, carotenoids and lignans were all found to lower the risk.
From waste water to functional foods
Waste water from olive oil production may be used as a source of valuable bioactive antioxidants - widely believed to have a protective effect on human health - as scientists in southern Europe develop a new technique to recover the antioxidants for...
Invensys and Ingredia take control
French powdered milk manufacturer Ingredia is about to implement a Connoisseur process control system from Invensys in an effort to improve production quality and efficiency.
Novartis to buy Semper Clinical Nutrition
Swiss group Novartis' Medical Nutrition unit is to buy Semper Clinical Nutrition, part of the Arla Foods subsidiary Semper and the second largest medical nutrition business in the Nordic region.
Bodybuilders beware of DNP
Finland's National Food Agency is testing capsules being sold on the Internet for bodybuilders and found to contain dangerous 2,4-dinitrophenyl (DNP).
Vitamin D offers hope for cancer treatments
Scientists in the US have developed a form of vitamin D that greatly enhances radiation treatment for breast cancer tumours, and does not result in the side effects seen with high doses of the natural vitamin form.