Sterols do not affect antioxidant defences: Study
Dietary supplements of plant sterols do not adversely affect our antioxidant defences, says a new study which boosts the overall safety profile of this booming ingredient group.
Archives for November 16, 2009
Fortitech aims to develop Russian fortified foods market
Fortitech Europe said it has teamed up with distributor, KUK, to develop fortification opportunities with food and beverage manufacturers in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Calorie guidance could be too low, says SACN
Scientists advising the UK government have called for an increase in recommended energy requirement levels.
Diet rich in sulfur amino acids may aid bowel healing
A higher intake of sulfur-containing amino acids like cysteine following intestinal surgery might aid healthy intestinal recovery, claims a new study.
France: e-commerce and aging population to rescue sales for food supplements
Following years of robust double-digit growth, the market for food supplements in France could fall by 6 per cent this year, predicts market analyst Precepta.