Fibre for prostate protection
Fibre-rich vegetables may protect against prostate cancer, suggests research from Italy, which also finds soluble, and particularly vegetable fibre, a factor in reducing the risk of the disease.
Archives for April 14, 2004
Ransom buys up Olympic swimmer's supplement business
UK healthcare firm William Ransom is to buy the branded vitamins business founded by Olympic gold medallist swimmer David Wilkie for £7.825 million (€11.71m), it said today.
Vitamin A rich cauliflower rolled out to market
A cauliflower with 25 times more vitamin A than its 'regular' sister could meet the daily needs of consumers with the new vegetable now available on the market. A new direction for functional food developments.
Lycopene may act on male hormones to fight cancer
Lycopene, the carotenoid found in tomatoes, may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by inhibiting the male hormone's effect on the prostate, report researchers from DSM this week, writes Dominique Patton.
A botanical to beat 'stress-eaters'
A small study on a botanical ingredient for dietary supplements and functional foods reveals the compound could help in weight, and stress management.
Vitamin A-rich cauliflower hits the shelves
A cauliflower with 25 times more vitamin A than its 'regular' sister could meet the daily needs of consumers with the new vegetable now available on the market, writes Lindsey Partos.