Insufficient vitamin B levels may promote colon cancer
Moderate deficiency of folate, riboflavin, and vitamins B6 and B12 together may promote the risk of DNA damage and increase the risk of colorectal cancers, suggests a new study with mice.
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Food laws could unlock Asian market
European countries are showing a strong interest in the Asian health and nutrition market, which could be bolstered by the area's proposed harmonisation laws.
Atrium secures rights to WobensymN in US
An American court has confirmed Atrium Innovation's exclusive US rights to the supplement WobenzymN, which the company has indicated could hold considerable commercial potential in the country.
Inulin, FOS and GOS assessed in Australia, NZ
Regulations concerning the addition of inulin, fructo oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto oligosaccharides (GOS) to foods, both as a nutritive substance and as a sweetener, are being considered in Australia and New Zealand.
Aloecorp restructures aloe operations
Aloe vera research and development specialist Aloecorp has announced a series of moves designed to meet demand for the ingredient as well as bolster further research.