Microalgae extract could be novel source of lutein
Researchers in India have identified green colonial microalgae with extractable carotenoids, especially lutein - the first time that the antioxidant activity of the algae has been reported.
Archives for July 3, 2006
Weekly Comment
Cadbury's mistake
Chocolate has a nice feeling to it - tasty, fun, luxurious and slightly sinful. This is comfort food, accessible to all and epitomised in the recent film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
EFSA executive director pledges nutrition priority
Nutrition has been identified as one of the six priorities of new EFSA executive director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, as Europe prepares for forthcoming legislation on health claims and fortification that the agency looks likely to play a role in...
Vitamin K focus
Who's aware of vitamin K?
Mention vitamins A to E, and most people will know why they need them and what foods to find them. Not so vitamin K, a comparatively little known vitamin that has been the subject of several recent scientific investigations for its role in bone health...
Calcium supplements could help women control weight
Middle-aged women could benefit from calcium supplements suggests a new study that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate.
Australia takes further step towards folic acid fortification
The food regulator for Australia and New Zealand is calling for public comment on a proposal that would require all bread-making flour to be fortified with the B vitamin folic acid.