DMV introduces cysteine peptide to boost energy
Dutch ingredients firm DMV International has developed a new milk-derived peptide aimed at liver health, an area attracting increasing attention from consumers.
Archives for October 29, 2003
BioGaia still feeling impact of fermentation sale
Swedish probiotics developer BioGaia said sales of its tablets to a key Japanese customer helped reduce the impact of the divestment of its Fermenation unit last year.
Ginger shown to slow colorectal cancer
The substance that gives ginger its flavour appears to inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells, according to research presented yesterday at a major meeting of cancer experts in the US.
Eggs for eye health?
Eggs are a highly bioavailable source of lutein, the carotenoid thought to help fight disease and eyesight degeneration, according to a small trial presented in the US. It also found no difference in bioavailability of lutein ester and free lutein...
Chinese herb attacks prostate tumours
The Chinese herb Scutellaria barbata has been found to slow progression of prostate tumours in mice, suggesting potential chemopreventive effects in humans.