Vit E may protect male smokers from oxidative stress: study
A diet rich in vitamin E could protect smokers from the oxidative stress linked to cancer development, US-based scientists reported this week.
Archives for November 17, 2006
Hydrolysed whey protein may lower blood pressure
A daily supplement of hydrolysed whey protein successfully lowered blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new study that backs up results from animals.
Nanotech research holds promise for food industry, say scientists
Discoveries in nanotechnology are affecting a range of aspects in the food industry, from food safety to the molecular synthesis of new products and ingredients, according to a survey of current research by scientists.
Leatherhead to identify bioactives from waste
Sustainability is a hot topic for the food industry, and a new project by Leatherhead Food International aims to uncover new ways in which companies can use bioactives from waste materials to enhance human nutrition.
Echinacea on the up in UK, say retailers
With the cold season well and truly upon us, it seems that Brits are turning to herbal remedies in a bid to stave off the sniffles. Both Boots and the National Association of Healthfood Stores this week reported an increase in sales of echinacea.