Archives for January 5, 2010

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Acai benefits cholesterol levels: Rat study

By Stephen Daniells

The pulp of açai berries may counter the effects of a high-fat diet and reduce the risk of developing high blood cholesterol levels, says a new study with rats from Brazil.

St John’s wort not effective for IBS: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of St John’s wort are not effective for improving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic.

New selenium-enriched garlic product reaches US market

By Mike Stones

A new selenium-enriched garlic product from Sabinsa is now available for inclusion in dietary supplement formulations in the United States after the Food and Drug Administration filed New Dietary Ingredient notification for the company’s latest offering.