Archives for March 14, 2007

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Dairy calcium may reduce fat absorption from meals

By  Stephen Daniells

Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate.

Chr Hansen, Valio to build probiotic supplement category

By  Jess Halliday

Chr Hansen and Valio are strengthening their relationship over the popular probiotic LGG, giving Chr Hansen manufacturing and selling rights to the strain for its use in food supplement products.

Sciona gains license to explore Asian nutrigenomics potential

By  Jess Halliday

Australia's Genetic Technologies (GTG) has bestowed a license to its non-coding DNA patents to personalised nutrition company Sciona, which is expected to be the start of a long relationship in the lifestyle and life-extension arena.

SOD supplement may protect against atherosclerosis

By  staff reporter

A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, in combination with diet and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, French researchers have reported.