More support for soy supplements could prevent early bone loss
A daily supplement of soy isoflavones reduced bone loss in early post-menopausal women, but the effect is not dependent on the dose, researchers report.
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Grapefruit flavonoid may repair DNA, protect against cancer
Naringenin, a flavonoid found in grapefruit and oranges, helped to repair damaged DNA in cancer cells, reports a lab study.
'Little evidence' for lycopene and diabetes link
Eating tomatoes and tomato-based food, rich sources of potent antioxidants, does not protect against the risk of type-2 diabetes, claims a study.
Dairy and dietary supplements dominate cholesterol-lowering category
Dairy dominates the cholesterol-lowering foods category in Europe, but in the US dietary supplements are almost as popular, indicates data from Mintel.
HortResearch breeds blackcurrants for health
Blackcurrants have already earned a reputation amongst the healthiest fruits thanks to a high antioxidant content. But in New Zealand, where five per cent for the world's crop is grown, researchers have been investigating ways to make them even better.