All news articles for February 2009

Turmeric is safe, says Sabinsa

Turmeric is safe, says Sabinsa

By Shane Starling

New Jersey-based botanicals player, Sabinsa Coprporation, has published a paper in defense of its turmeric extract after the herb’s safety was questioned in an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Dannon puts probiotics in emerging market-middle ground

Dannon puts probiotics in emerging market-middle ground

By Neil Merrett

As a number of manufacturers announce mixed fortunes in the market for probiotic goods, one leading supplier believes the segment lies very much in the middle ground between established and emerging food products.

Natto enzyme may reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study

Natto enzyme may reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, may prevent the build up of certain plaques in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s, suggests new research from Taiwan.

Changing the tune on GM

Changing the tune on GM

The GM debate at times seems much like the Hokey Cokey (or Pokey, if you’re US-based). There’s been a lot of putting in, some putting out, and quite a lot of shaking things all about, but as of yet, there hasn’t really been a turnaround and definitely...

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