Blueberry ingredient to cut the cholesterol, new findings
A compound identified in blueberries could be the next key health ingredient in food formulations as researchers find it can effectively lower cholesterol.
Archives for August 23, 2004
Growth in lupin flour hampered by allergen shadow?
Earmarked as the next major competitor to soybean as a high protein source, lupin flour, a food ingredient used in pasta and bread products, has attracted attention from food safety officials in Australia following reports of severe allergic reactions.
Continued gains for joint health firm
San Diego based Imagenetix, which manafactures the natural joint health ingredient Celadrin, has continued its move into profitability, reporting its sixth consecutive month of financial gain.
European authority sets safety levels for boron
The European Food Safety Agency has established a safe level for the mineral boron, despite the fact that it is not included on the list of nutrients permitted in food supplements under the new directive.
Chitosan fails to reduce kilos, finds study
Taking a daily chitosan supplement had little effect on weight loss in a new study on obese volunteers, a finding that challenges previous research showing that the fibre could help people lose weight.
Fruit antioxidant, the next cholesterol-lowering ingredient?
A berry compound, already shown to have cancer-fighting properties, may be as effective as a widely used synthetic drug in reducing lipids, according to a study on rats.