Restriction of calorie intake slows down heart ageing
A calorie-restricted diet could slow down ageing of the heart and prolong lifespan, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Archives for January 17, 2006
'Direct evidence' that cocoa benefits heart health
A team of international researchers claims to have 'direct evidence' for a cocoa flavanol improving blood vessel relaxation.
Food packers get access to design process
Food companies can now get directly involved in designing the plastic packaging for their products, through a special workshop created by Graham Packaging.
Chromax enters retail marketplace
Nutrition 21 has announced that is Chromax chromium picolinate will make its first appearance on retail shelves, following the receipt of a purchase order from Rite Aid.
FDA storm over Brazilian diet pills
January is the traditional diet season, but consumers should be wary of pills promising quick results - and not just because the vast majority do not work. FDA has issued a warning about two brands of diet pills made in Brazil and marketed in the US...
DSM discussing sale of iodine unit
DSM is mulling the next step in its Vision 2010 strategy and has announced that it is in discussions with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile over the sale of its Minera iodine unit.