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GBI launches new magnesium supplement
Israeli ingredients company Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. announced this week that it has developed a new, highly bioavailable, soluble magnesium supplement based on citric acid. ...
Aspirin and Vit.E to combat atherosclerosis
A combination of the antioxidant Vitamin E and a cox inhibitor such as aspirin significantly delays the development of atherosclerosis in mice even when their...
Lactic acid has little effect on E.coli
Buffered lactic acid has little effect on the proliferation of E.coli in beef tissue, Belgian scientists report this week. Scientists from the Department of Food...
Antibiotics in animals breed resistant salmonella, new evidence
One in five samples of ground meat and poultry taken from US supermarkets was contaminated with salmonella, and most samples were resistant to antibiotics, a...
Functional food chocolate hits the shelves
The US Functional Foods Company announced recently the launch of SmartChocolate bars. The SmartChocolate is sourced from organically grown chocolate and surrounds a truffle centre...
Soy to combat cancer, new evidence
New research at the University of California, Berkeley, may add yet another boost to the healthy reputation of the soybean. A recent study shows that...
Organic oil to protect against dangerous bacteria
Oil from the common herb oregano may be an effective treatment against dangerous, and sometimes drug-resistant bacteria, an American researcher has found. Two studies have...
Obese-cancer link - scientists review the evidence
Researchers at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) warned recently that carrying extra weight means carrying extra cancer risk. They added that the US...
Leeks and chives fight stomach cancer
Allium vegetables have been shown to have beneficial effects against several diseases, including cancer. Garlic, onions, leeks, and chives have been reported to protect against...
Antioxidants and zinc combo aids AMD
A combination of antioxidants and zinc could delay the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and vision loss, scientists write this week. Researchers at the...
High protein diet a foe, not a friend
High-protein diets have no proven effectiveness in long-term weight reduction and pose potential health threats for those who adhere to them for more than a...
Soft drinks and dental cavities, new research
Age and income have a stronger influence on the advent of dental cavities among teenagers and young adults than soft drink consumption, Virginia Tech researchers...
Fat to beat stress
Long-term stresses can be dealt easily with proper nutrition and exercise, according to a study conducted by a University nutrition and food professor, HealthWorld reports. ...
Lime juice to prevent kidney stones
If you have kidney stones, a glass of fresh lime juice each day could be the answer, a report in the Jakarta Post highlights. Kidney...
Nutrition and weight control roundtable
Canadian nutritional bar company Stella Pharmaceutical announced on Wednesday the U.S. launch of Nutribar, a meal replacement bar. As part of the launch the company...
Dietary supplement helps hot flushes
The dietary supplement Promensil may reduce hot flushing in menopausal women, new evidence suggests. Scientists Dr Ronald Barentsen and Dr Peter van de Weijer at...
No more than 4 cups of coffee per day for pregnant women
Pregnant women should limit their intake of caffeine to less than the equivalent of four average cups of coffee a day according to new advice...
Iron supplements label-truth tested
Seventeen out of nineteen iron products passed on all parameters, ConsumerLab.com, an independent evaluator of dietary supplements and nutrition products, claimed this week. Iron supplements...
Omega to soothe migraines
Migraine, a common severe headache that afflicts our society, may be soothed by omega-3 fatty acids. Epidemiological studies during the 1960s in Greenland concluded that...
Onions to help the heart, more evidence
More evidence to support the view that the dietary intake of onions is of benefit to cardiovascular health and may inhibit human platelet aggregation was...
One million UK children to eat free fruit
A million infant school children in England will get free fruit every day. A total of £42m from lottery money will be used to fund...
Byrne visits US to discuss GM food
David Byrne, European Commissioner for Consumer and Health Protection is on an official visit to the United States from 7 to 12 October to discuss...
Dietary fibre and insulin - data analysed
Human insulin resistance is increasing worldwide and is associated with common diseases in modern societies. Scientists in the United States recently investigated a variety of...
Dairy and calcium intake to reduce obesity in kids
New research presented this week at the American College of Nutrition annual symposium reports that calcium from Milk Group foods may help children maintain a...
Garlic to prevent and cure colds
A clove of raw garlic has long been a traditional home-cure for colds. UK scientists this week reveal strong evidence to suggest that people who...
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