Archives for December 8, 2004

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African-Americans need to up calcium intake

The majority of African-Americans should be increasing their intake of calcium in order to reduce the risk of contracting a number of serious diseases according to a study published this week.

Resveratrol has multiple action on heart health

Resveratrol, the antioxidant found in red wine, may help protect heart health by limiting the effects of cardiac fibrosis, a hardening of the heart tissue, finds new animal research.

Avebe posts positive gains after 'difficult' year

Dutch potato starch supplier Avebe has finished off 'a difficult year' with €0.4 million in profit, the 5000 strong co-operative reports. But a tight economic climate, a poor harvest, and the strong euro left their mark, with the Veendam-based company...

Cranberry juice not to be drunk alongside warfarin

Patients taking the blood-thinning drug warfarin should avoid all cranberry-based products, according to new advice from the UK's Committee on Safety of Medicines (CSM), after it reviewed evidence of several interactions.

Glanbia acquisition for nutritional business

Dairy ingredients firm Glanbia has bought the German nutrient delivery systems company Kortus for €14.5 ($19.15) million, it said yesterday, strengthening its product range and solution capability.