Fruit, vegetable extracts could boost immunity
Phytonutrients from fruit and vegetables, delivered as a dietary supplement, boosted the immune system of healthy adults, as well as protecting against DNA damage, says a new study from the US.
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Weekly Comment
Is a trans fat ban a healthy solution?
Sometimes I just love eating fatty, greasy, unquestionably hazardous foods. But I don't like trans fats, that come as a by-product in some processed foods, and have been linked to high cholesterol and heart problems.
BASF combines human, animal nutrition units in cost-cutting drive
Germany chemicals group BASF is implementing a new measure to combat price pressure on its vitamin businesses in the long-term, by combining its human and animal nutrition resources under the banner of a new nutrition unit within Fine Chemicals.
DSM explores anti-diabetic activity of green tea extract
The green tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), improved glucose tolerance in diabetic rodents, and "could potentially contribute to nutritional strategies for the prevention of type-2 diabetes," says a new study from DSM.
France's Carrefour to launch Reducol-containing yoghurts
Forbes Medi-Tech's branded plant sterol Reducol is continuing to march though European supermarkets with the launch of cholesterol-lowering yoghurts at Carrefour-owned Champion in France.
Low glycaemic rice targets health conscious consumers
A new low glycaemic index rice product has been launched to tap growing industry and consumer concern over galloping obesity rates.
Bioriginal brings Seychelles DHA to Canadian prairies
Bioriginal is launching a new DHA fish oil, BioPure DHA, as the ingredients manufacturer follows market demand and expands beyond its portfolio of plant derived essential fatty acids into more marine sources.