Archives for June 12, 2007

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Usana commits millions to micronutrient research

By  staff reporter

Usana Health Sciences has announced it is expanding its partnership with Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute, by committing financially to assess the role of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in promoting health and preventing disease.

Gelatin combo eyed for tomato waste encapsulation

By  Stephen Daniells

Researchers from Taiwan are eying a combination of gelatin and poly(-glutamic acid) (-PGA) for the encapsulation of lycopene from tomato pulp waste, offering alternatives for the ingredient increasingly in the consumer's eye.

Flavonoids linked to improved mental health

By  Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee, tea and chocolate, could reduce the decline in mental function associated with age, says a new study from France.

Not all fruit antioxidants behave alike, USDA

By  Clarisse Douaud

Not all fruit antioxidants behave the same according to a recent study conducted by USDA researchers, information that reinforces the need for further research into how antioxidants perform in supplements.