Archives for June 11, 2003

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WHO launches global fortification programme

The World Health Organisation has set up an international organisation which aims to reduce the crippling effects of poor health around the world through fortifying foods with essential nutrients like vitamin A and iron.

Emmi teams up with Benecol

Swiss cheese firm Emmi has introduced the Emmi Benecol yoghurt drink, said to lower cholesterol with regular daily consumption.

Nutraceutical nanovehicles win award

Two researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have received awards for developing 'nanovehicles' to improve the delivery of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals into the body's blood stream and tissues.

Nuts on cholesterol

The more nuts you eat, the lower your cholesterol, a new study appears to suggest. Researchers at the Lorna Linda University in California found that people who replaced 20 per cent of their energy intake with almonds significantly improved their...