Milk thistle compound backed for UV skin protection
Silibinin, a major active compound from milk thistle extract, could help to protect against UV-induced skin cancer, according to new research.
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Danone rubbishes Yakult shareholding increase rumours
Danone has dispelled rumours that it is seeking to increase its stake in Yakult – declaring that it has no plans to mount a “hostile bid” for the Japanese company.
Timing weight loss: It’s not just what we eat but when we eat, say researchers
The regulation of weight loss is not simply dictated by the balance between energy intake and expenditure, but rather requires correctly timed food delivery, according to new research.
Dairy products not ‘equally beneficial’ for bones - US research
Not all dairy products are equally beneficial in promoting bone strength, US researchers have claimed.
Chairman’s resignation provokes major change at EU supplements group
The premier pan-European food supplements trade group, EHPM, is directly taking control of its own affairs for the first time in its 38-year history, after its chairman Keith Legge departed at the end of last year.
Berries high anthocyanin content may not make it past the mouth, warn researchers
The potential health benefits from the high content of anthocyanin compounds found in many berries could be nullified by saliva in the mouth, according to new research.