Vitamin D3 may not prevent bone loss in black women
A new study at Winthrop University Hospital indicates that vitamin D3 supplementation may not prevent bone loss in postmenopausal African-American women, writes Jess Halliday.
Archives for July 25, 2005
ADM buys patents to boost cholesterol lowering
US soy processor ADM has gained additional patents for the combination of soy protein and sterols in functional foods, giving food formulators extra leverage in the heart health category.
Mannatech expands European operations
US direct sellers of supplements are expanding operations in Europe, despite Europeans' skepticism of this sales channel.
Cocoa flavonols emerging as functional food ingredients
Cocoa compounds can be extracted and marketed as functional food ingredients, or even synthesised for use in pharmaceuticals, said confectionery giant Mars this week, reports Dominique Patton.
Flavonols may impact brain functioning
Cocoa flavonols, already shown to benefit heart health, may also have an impact on the brain, reports Dominique Patton.