Wine compounds could counter smoking damage
Certain constituents in red wine may be able to reverse some of the damage caused by cigarettes, suggests a new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting last week.
Archives for August 31, 2003
US consumer ambivalent over GM foods
As Europe and the United States square themselves for the battle of the GM at the upcoming WTO trade talks in Cancun, Mexico next week, it would appear that US consumers are far less concerned than their politicans about biotechnology, with a new...
Nutrition 21 gains momentum with chromium research
A supplement containing chromium picolinate and biotin significantly reduced elevated blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes after only twelve weeks, reported researchers at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress in Paris last...
Lifeway expands booming Hispanic range
Kefir maker Lifeway Foods is expanding its La Fruta product line, the drinkable yogurt designed to appeal to Hispanic consumers, following strong uptake on the range, first launched in 2001.
Food science in 3D
Giant three-dimensional moving molecules roving before the eyes could help scientists understand molecular behaviour in a matter of minutes - instead of the more typical weeks using traditional techniques.
Frutarom integrates flavour purchase
Tel Aviv stock exchange-listed Frutarom Industries has welcomed a new company into its stable - Frutarom Switzerland - previously known as Emil Flachsmann, and by doing so pushes itself deeper into the botanical extracts market.
Lycopene, vitamin E combo patented for slowing heart disease
LycoRed Natural Products, the maker of Lyc-O-Mato lycopene complex, has received a patent for its discovery that tomato carotenoids including vitamin E could halt progression of atherosclerosis.
Ginseng quality looking better
The quality of ginseng supplements has improved in the last two years, although some products on the market still present considerable risks to consumers, according to a new review by ConsumerLab.com.