WHO calls for further salt iodisation
More than 50 countries around the world are still iodine-deficient, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is calling for strengthened salt iodisation programmes.
Archives for December 22, 2004
Soy formula may inhibit intestinal development in babies
The soy isoflavone genistein may inhibit intestinal cell growth in babies, say US researchers, who have carried out tests on newborn piglets.
Europe's herbals on the up again
Europe's herbals market is set to regain some of its momentum over the next year, with strong sales in supermarkets and non-pharmacy channels demonstrating that consumers are regaining confidence in natural products, writes Dominique Patton.
Interest grows in chromium as a preventative supplement
Nutrition 21 said recently that the NIH would continue to fund research into the benefits of chromium picolinate for sufferes of diabetes. The company's CEO told NutraIngredientsUSA.com what this means and her company's plans for 2005.
Essential oils combat MRSA bacteria
Essential oils usually used in aromatherapy have been found to kill the deadly MRSA bacteria causing increasing numbers of deaths in hospitals round the world.