Selenium supplements under trial
Selenium has been linked to protection from cancers of both the prostate and lung, as well as immune system health. Many questions remain and numerous clinical trials are seeking to provide answers.
Archives for May 3, 2006
UIC's herb database goes on-line
The University of Illinois at Chicago's (UIC) NAPRALERT, the world's largest database on herbs and medicinal plant research, is now available on-line, providing easier access to this goldmine of herbal information.
Blue California announces new K2 offering
The second new source of natural vitamin K2 is announced on the US market in as many weeks, as Blue California is becomes exclusive distributor of Vitamin K2-All Trans.
Garlic compounds may stop liver cancer growth
Water-soluble compounds from garlic reduced the size of liver cancer cells by a factor of three, research that adds to other anti-cancer studies with garlic, says a new laboratory study from Italy.
Older women give functional foods short shrift
Postmenopausal women are not inclined to recognise functional foods as a viable means of reducing risk of heart disease, finds a survey that could inform marketing efforts aimed at this important consumer group.
Vitamin C, lysine still blight BASF margins
BASF's fine chemicals division is bolstered by higher sales volume of aroma chemicals and vitamins A and E for animal nutrition, but the pressure over vitamin C and lysine has not abated, dragging down the division's profitability.
Excellent source claim allowed for EPA/DHA combo
Ocean Nutrition Canada has secured an Excellent Source Nutrient Content Claim for combined EPA/DHA ingredients, giving food manufacturers an additional tool with which to market their products.
Asian children need better nutrition
China has made huge progress in reducing malnutrition among children over the past 15 years but in other parts of Asia much more needs to be done, said a Unicef report released on Tuesday.