Coffee linked to breast and colon cancer
More research is necessary to explore links between a compound in coffee and breast and colon cancer, according to Texas AgriLife Research scientists.
Archives for November 13, 2009
White bean derived supplement may lower GI of bread
The glycemic index (GI) of foods could be reduced through the intake of a white bean derived dietary supplement, claims a new study.
Natrol gains cGMP certification from NPA
Nutritional products maker Natrol has been certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Certification Program.
Naturex launches brain health botanical
French botanicals supplier Naturex has launched an American ginseng extract, which a yet-to-be-published clinical trial has indicated can boost short term brain health and preserve mental alertiveness.
Biomarkers may hold the key for nutrition and health claims
Biomarkers to measure the state of our health may hold the key to establishing the benefits of a dietary compound or ingredient, but more efforts are needed to produce a list of biomarkers with a validated end point, says a key industry figure.