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Australia clears prebiotic sweetener for 'unlimited' use in foods

Danish ingredients firm Arla Food Ingredients has moved into another new market with its low-calorie bulk sweetener, tagatose, as the food watchdog for Australia and New Zealand gives the green light for its use in foods that span from cereals to ice...

Mothers' milk protein linked to obesity risk

Human milk has long been thought to have an effect on reducing the likelihood of obesity among adults, but scientists have struggled to say exactly why this is the case - until now.

St. John's wort fails to meet quality standards

St. John's wort supplements, which can be taken to treat depression, do not meet quality standards according to researchers whose findings prove just how differing health supplements are in their contents and quality.

Soy, not so good for men?

Taking supplements of soy isoflavones, thought to help women fight menopause symptoms and offer other health benefits, may not be equally beneficial for men, suggests new animal research.

Soy peptide stops tumor growth?

A soy ingredient used extensively in supplements could hold the power to inhibit the growth of tumor cells, says Chinese biotech firm American Oriental Bioengineering, announcing new findings for soybean protein peptides.