Archives for September 29, 2004

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Fatty acids play no role in childhood allergies

Levels of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids in the diets of pregnant women do not appear to have an important influence on the development of wheezing and allergies in their children, according to UK researchers.

Elderly should consider iron supplementation

A new study has added weight to the belief that iron deficiency can have serious consequences in the elderly, and that that those over 60 should consider iron supplementation.

Website to educate about omega-3 goes live

Canada Ocean Nutrition has launched an education website to help fill what they see as a communication lack between industry and consumers about the health benefits of omega-3 fish oils.

Valio extends presence in Estonia

Finnish dairy products company Valio is to acquire Norwegian firm Synnöve Finden's 42 per cent holding in Estonian cheese producer Võru Juust, leaving Valio with a 99 per cent stake in Võru Juust.

Antioxidant activity in apples to drive processed applications?

Food makers using processed apples in their food formulations can maximise on the health-boosting antioxidant component of the fruit with a new study backing up previous findings that suggest levels of polyphenols are dependent on variety and...

Soy isoflavones put under the microscope

The effects of dietary supplements containing soy isoflavones on various body tissues will form the basis for a multidisciplinary study by scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Omega Protein to supply National Starch

Houston based Omega Protein is to become the sole supplier of long-chain omega-3 fish oil to National Starch according to an agreement it signed this week.