Archives for December 1, 2006

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Soy and bone health: effective for women but not men?

By  Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a drink rich in soy isoflavones does significantly improve spine bone density in post-menopausal women, but the effects are not significant in men, says a new trial from the US.

Americans report on adverse events from supplements

By  staff reporter

A survey of prevalence of dietary supplements use and reported adverse events sheds interesting light on consumers' perceptions of product safety, and highlights the importance of health care professions asking about supplement use.

Glanbia invests in Asian nutrition facility

By  Jess Halliday

Glanbia is stepping up its presence in Asia Pacific with the establishment of its first nutritionals facility in the region, which is likely to expand it company's activities from infant formula into vitamin and mineral premixes.

Studies question policosanol effectiveness

By  Stephen Daniells

The effectiveness of policosanol, the waxy sugar-cane extract, to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels has been called into doubt by two new studies from North America.

Ingredia builds science behind relaxing ingredient

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of milk protein hydrolysate from Ingredia effectively reduced stress-related symptoms in women, says a new randomised controlled trial from France and Korea.