Antioxidants may stop fat cells formation, says study
Natural antioxidant compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids could inhibit the formation of fat formation from fat cells, suggests new research from Taiwan.
Archives for November 12, 2007
BLIS raises funds for global probiotic roll-out
New Zealand oral probiotics developer BLIS Technologies is to issue new shares to fund an expansion of its business into new international markets and to boost development efforts.
Norway spruce lignans cut hot flushes by 53 per cent - study
A daily supplement of lignan from Norway spruce (picea abies) could reduce the incidence of hot flushes by over 50 per cent, suggests a new clinical trial from the US.
IADSA fights for higher recommended levels of additives
Proposals on the suggested amounts of artificial colourings in food supplements are being drawn up for Codex because the current limits are too low, according to the International Alliance for Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA).
Nestle uses physics to explain complex food interactions
Scientists from Nestle and the University of California have developed a model which could help explain the texture as well the transport of flavours and nutrients in foods.