Milk intake: small risk linked to Parkinson's Disease
Findings from a study of over 7000 middle-age men suggest milk consumption could raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, although the risk is small.
Archives for April 6, 2005
Beta glucan studies may create supplement opportunities
Biothera's soluble beta glucan Imprime PGG has been shown to boost the immune system without stimulating inflammatory cytokines. If the same results are seen in trials using the oral form it could lead to new opportunities for supplements, say...
Iron-deficient mothers not so good at bonding with child
New mothers who are mildly iron deficient are less emotionally available or in tune with their babies, said researchers this week.
Irish food agency ups salt slashing focus
Irish Consumers are still eating twice as much salt as they should be and bread is one of the biggest culprits, according to a new scientific report that recommends a UK-style labelling format and that food firms spend more money on developing new...
Oil palm trunk fiber shows functional food potential
Oil palm trunk fiber has shown potential as a functional food ingredient and may help manage and lower the risk of diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease and obesity, according to preliminary research results presented at the Experimental Biology...
Fish oil, vitamin supplement cuts need for drugs in bowel disease
A supplement of fish oil, soluble fibre and vitamins and antioxidants reduces reliance on traditional therapies for people with ulcerative colitis, according to a new study.
Cognis reports better performance in 2004
Stronger demand for chemicals lifted sales across all business units at Cognis, the Germany company said this week, with one of the best performances from its health ingredients division confirming the group's focus on wellness, writes Dominique Patton.
Vitamin E supplementation raised chances of new cancer in at-risk patients
Cancer patients who took high-dose vitamin E supplements to protect them from a recurrence of the disease were actually at higher risk of getting a second cancer while taking the supplement than those in a placebo group, researchers reported yesterday.
ImmunoLin may lower cholesterol, shows study
The first human trial using Proliant's ImmunoLin suggests that the bovine-serum derived protein may have a role as a cholesterol-lowering ingredient.