Vitamin C may improve blood pressure: Study
High intakes of vitamin C may protect against blood pressure increases in young women, according to a new study from the US.
Archives for January 13, 2009
Draft novel foods opinion on touchi extract
A Japanese bid to introduce a new black bean extract to Europe to block the absorption of carbohydrates has received a boost, as the FSA has issued a draft positive opinion.
InterMed investment targets Malaysia’s functional secrets
A provider of proprietary developments for nutraceutical and cosmeceutical ingredients has extended an existing cooperation for discovering new functional materials sourced from the jungles of Malaysia.
Probiotics may improve alcoholics’ liver health: Study
A pilot study from Russia and the US indicates that supplements of Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus plantarum 8PA3 may improve the health of an alcoholic’s liver.