Martek to sell DHA for European supplements
US fatty acids manufacturer Martek Biosciences is to distribute its docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to European dietary supplement makers through an agreement with Dutch firm Vegetable Seed Oil Products (VSP).
Archives for October 22, 2003
Soy isoflavones help protect bones in older women
Soy isoflavones could help women with low bone mineral content prevent hip fractures in postmenopause years, suggest Chinese researchers in this month's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Researchers call for lower energy foods
Energy-dense fast foods and convenience meals increase the risk of obesity by encouraging unintentional over-eating, report UK scientists this week, calling for more healthy fast food options and promotion of healthy foods in supermarkets.
New infant formula to reduce obesity risk?
A major trial on European children is to examine whether reformulating the contents of infant foods, particularly the amount of protein, could help reduce the risk of obesity in later life. The EU-funded study is expected to confirm the benefits of...
Legume genome could explain health benefits
Scientists have launched a project to sequence the genome of the legume, the third plant genome to be sequenced to date. The project could shed light on the health-promoting properties buried in the legume family of soybeans, chickpeas and lentils.