Carotenoid consumption linked to lower prostate cancer risk
Lycopene is not the only carotenoid in the diet that appears to protect against prostate cancer, suggests a new study.
Archives for February 25, 2005
Vitamin E supplements effective in raising skin antioxidant levels
Supplements of either natural or synthetic source vitamin E almost double the levels of this important antioxidant on the skin's surface, report researchers this month, providing the first strong evidence for the role of vitamin E supplements in...
Calcium mechanism for weight loss gets clinical support
Calcium could reduce body weight by binding fat in the intestine and increasing its excretion from the body, say Danish researchers, who have provided the first clinical evidence to support a mechanism for the weight loss effect of dairy produce.
How prenatal diet can raise risk of diabetes in offspring
Poor prenatal nutrition permanently damages the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, which could explain why babies that weigh less at birth are at higher risk of diabetes, say researchers.
Russian snack growth attracts Finnish group
Finnish crispbread specialist Vaasan & Vaasan has revamped the image of its flagship Finn Crisp brand to take advantage of a growing market for high fibre and wholegrain snacks in Russia and lure increasingly health-conscious consumers across Eastern...
Cetylated fatty acid enables osteoarthritis sufferers to exercise, shows study
A new study suggests that cetylated fatty acid may help improve general health of osteoarthritis sufferers by improving their exercise trainability, thanks to improved balance and pain relief.