Archives for July 26, 2005

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AHPA takes a stance on Ayurvedics

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has introduced a new trade recommendation on metal-processed herbs in the light of heightened awareness over potentially dangerous heavy metal levels in some Ayurvedic products, writes Jess Halliday.

UK reveals target nutrient levels for school meals

The UK's food authority today revealed plans to introduce targets for the nutrient content of some manufactured foods used in school meals, in a bid to reduce obesity levels in British children.

Grape boost to women's heart health

The heart health benefits of grape polyphenols have come under the spotlight again, with a new study indicating that they can reduce certain key risk factors for coronary heart disease in women, writes Jess Halliday.