Nutrition to halt Alzheimer's gets boost - in fruit flies
Oxidative stress associated with dementia may be a cause and not an effect of Alzheimer's, suggests a study with fruit flies from the US.
Archives for January 19, 2007
EC approves Arla dairy acquisition
The EC has finally approved Arla's proposed acquisition of Finnish firm Ingman Foods.
Folic acid may slow cognitive decline in old age
Older people taking folic acid supplementation had improved memory and ability to process information, as well as a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, says a study from the Netherlands.
EFSA panel says PEGs are safe for supplements
EFSA's scientific panel has an opinion that the use of polyethylene glycol as film coating for food supplements at six grades would not present a risk at proposed levels, which will be used to inform the EC's decision on whether to modify the relevant...
Barry Callebaut investigates Acticoa for ageing, longevity
Barry Callebaut is venturing down avenues of research that would allow it to market its Acticoa chocolate on an ant-ageing and longevity platform.