Coconut water craze more than just a fad, claims analyst
Coconut water sales doubled in the US and Europe in 2011, according to a report from New Nutrition Business, and the author told BeverageDaily.com that the drink was here to stay...
Archives for February 16, 2012
Unilever review supports sterols’ ability to lower triglycerides
Daily intake of plant sterols – well established to reduce cholesterol levels – may also produce ‘modest’ reductions in triglyceride levels, says a new review from Unilever.
Borregaard sells omega-3 business to fellow Norwegians
Norwegian biochemical company Borregaard has sold its Denomega omega-3 ingredient supply business as it restructures ahead of a potential sale or IPO (initial public offering).
NHS attacks ‘uncritical’ reporting of Nestlé Waters funded weight loss study
The National Health Service (NHS) has criticised what it says is uncritical reporting by the UK press of a paper exploring whether replacing high calorie drinks with water or diet drinks aided weight loss.
Marine ingredient shows diabetes potential: Rat study
Supplementation with the marine compound astaxanthin could help to prevent or alleviate complications associated with diabetes, new research in rats has suggested.
Green tea extract shows anti-diabetic potential: DSM TeaVigo data
The green tea compound EGCG may enhance tolerance to blood sugar in diabetic lab mice, and may contribute to anti-diabetic nutritional strategies, says a new study.