Daily milk builds boys bones
Research in Conneticut finds that three servings of milk a day combined with a strength training programme helps adolescent boys build greater bond density compared to those who simply drank juice.
Archives for October 2, 2003
Sweet go-ahead for Gaio tagatose
The European Commission has given the green light for the joint venture between Scandinavian company Arla Foods Ingredients and German sugar giant Nordzucker to bring the low-calorie sweetener Gaio tagatose to the marketplace.
Milk increases bone density in training adolescent boys
Adolescent boys who drank three servings of milk daily while taking part in a standardised strength training programme had significantly greater increases in bone density compared to those who drank juice, finds a new study.
JRS opens new colloids plant
J. Rettenmaier & Söhne (JRS), a manufacturer of insoluble dietary fibres and other fibre types, has opened a new production plant for colloidal systems in Weissenborn, Germany.
A stroke of luck for fatty food lovers
Although research has shown a link with heart disease, high dietary fat intake is not linked to an increased risk of stroke in men, according to results of a new study in the British Medical Journal.
New collagen supplements hit UK shelves
UK-based vitamin manufacturers G&G Food Supplies has announced the launch of two new products in the UK - Collagen and Collagen Plus - said to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and aid joint repair.