Archives for May 10, 2004

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Cancer-combating chemicals from veg

Chemicals produced by some vegetables when they are chopped, chewed or otherwise processed could kill colon cancer cells - new evidence that diet could play an important role in fighting - and indeed preventing - the disease.

BI Nutraceuticals opens Chinese unit

California-based supplement ingredient supplier BI Nutraceuticals will be one of the first foreign botanical and extracts suppliers to set up offices in China, an emerging market that offers both strong ingredient sources and a fast-growing new...

Fresh cherries to prevent gout

The benefits of including fruit in a daily dietary regime have been given greater support with US researchers suggesting that natural compounds found in fresh Bing cherries could help people who suffer from gout or other forms of arthritic...

Cognis to petition for QHC by the FDA

The health claim that lutein esters reduce the risk of major eye diseases such as age related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts is to be petitioned for a qualified health claim (QHC) by Cognis, makers of Xangold Natural Lutein Esters.