FDA looking out for new ephedra cases
The booming market for herbals to enhance weight loss could be hit by future FDA actions to heighten consumer safety.
Archives for April 20, 2004
Rare Chinese mushroom gives energy to the middle-aged
A supplement derived from a rare Chinese mushroom could boost energy levels and stamina during exercise in middle-aged adults, reported researchers this week.
Hormone supplements to boost immune system?
The natural hormone DHEA may improve immune function in the elderly, according to new findings on the controversial supplement.
Healthy Belgium proves good launchpad for new probiotic applications
Valio is to launch its probiotic cheese in Belgium, the first country outside its home market, where cheese is a fast-growing new application area for the health-promoting bacteria, writes Dominique Patton.
Soy chips to aid weight-loss
From health to weight-loss, following findings from a small study, US soy food maker Revival Soy claims its soy chips snack can be used in combination with a healthy diet to shed the pounds.
How fatty meals damage blood vessels
A high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal causes a rush of inflammatory factors into the bloodstream, overwhelming the body's natural inflammation-fighting mechanisms, report US researchers in a medical journal this month.
Omega-3 demand prompts million-dollar investments
Ocean Nutrition of Canada has unveiled plans for a four-fold increase in its production of omega-3 fish oil concentrates that, it claims, will make it the world's largest producer in the burgeoning omega-3 market.