Archives for October 16, 2005

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High fat diet eases Alzheimer's?

By  staff writer

Exploring how dietary components can interact to influence the metabolic state of the body, scientists show that a high fat, low carbohydrate diet eases Alzheimer's disease in mice.

Inulin answers agave surfeit problem

By  Jess Halliday

Mexico's Nekulti has found a way to put the country's excess agave plants to good use, and supply the food industry with a novel source of fiber.

Big infants at greater risk of later obesity

By  Dominique Patton

Large infants, and those who grow rapidly during the first two years of life, are at increased risk of obesity in childhood and adulthood, finds a new study out on Friday.

Barley beta-glucans for low-GI foods

By  Dominique Patton

Barley beta-glucans entering the health ingredients market will target growing demand for low-glycaemic index products, challenging oats and other fibres with unique properties.

Cranberry compound found to block cancer

By  Dominique Patton

Compounds in cranberries, thought to help prevent urinary preventions, may also fight the development of cancer, report US researchers today.

Cancer patients secretive over CAM use

By  Staff Reporter

A new study has highlighted yet again that doctors are not always aware of their patients' CAM habits. This time the group consists of cancer sufferers, who the researchers say may be missing out on the opportunity for treatment better tailored to...

MGP increases R&D capability

By  Staff Reporter

MGP Ingredients is planning a major expansion of its research and development facilities, which it says will enable it to develop specialized product formulations for customers and gain an advantage in the healthy foods market.