Cocoa flavanols can improve eye and brain function, study
A new study from researchers at the University of Reading claims that consumption of cocoa flavanols may improve aspects of eye and brain function.
Archives for May 8, 2011
Folic acid supplementation not associated with colon cancer: Meta-analysis
New research analysing data from the three largest trials of folic acid and the risk of colon cancer has suggested that supplementation has no effect on the risk of developing the disease.
Vitamin E tocotrienols may reduce cholesterol: RCT data
Supplements containing a mixture of tocotrienols – forms of vitamin E – may reduce cholesterol levels by about 15 percent in people with raised cholesterol, says a new study from Malaysia.
Alpro commits to 2020 carbon neutrality as it joins WWF sustainability scheme
Alpro, the leading European soy player its chief says has “sustainability in its DNA”, has become the first European food company to sign up to the World Wildlife Fund’s Climate Savers programme.
Provexis utilising Fruitflow learnings for new heart health extracts
UK start-up Provexis, the developer of the DSM-licensed, blood circulation boosting tomato extract, Fruitflow, is working on four plant extracts it says contain isothiocyanates early research indicates are capable of delivering heart health benefits.
Elliott may block Danisco deal as deadline looms
Elliott International has increased its Danisco shareholding to 10.01 per cent and has not yet given any indication of tender plans, despite the Friday deadline for 80 per cent of shares to be tendered in order for the deal to go through.