Synthetic lycopene just as good as natural?
Researchers at German fine chemicals firm BASF have produced evidence to show that bioavailability of synthetic lycopene is equal to that derived from natural sources such as tomatoes.
Archives for November 27, 2003
'Friendly' fats under the spotlight
Leading obesity research centre the Rowett Institute is to begin a trial to assess the health benefits of the fats found in fish and dairy products.
Iron fortification questioned
Fortifying wheat flour with iron appears to have little effect on improving intake of the mineral, suggests a report in this month's European Journal of Nutrition.
Boehringer patents red vine leaf extract
German company Boehringer Ingelheim received a US patent yesterday for its extract of red vine leaves which can be used as a treatment for chronic venous insufficiency.
William Ransom looks forward to cash boost from site sale
UK natural extracts firm William Ransom & Son saw turnover and profits slip in the first half of the year but said it remains focused on its acquisition strategy, to be funded by cash from a planned site sale.