Melatonin, a widely used naturally occurring hormone used to treat
insomnia and jet lag, may reverse the formation of a protein
complex that is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease
Health-conscious baby boomers are eating their way to a better
life, fuelling a sharp rise in demand for functional foods or
"nutraceuticals", according to a report published on Friday.
A medical food product containing uncooked cornstarch could help
type 2 diabetics manage their blood glucose levels and decrease the
incidence of nighttime and morning hyperglycemia, new research
suggests.
The herbal remedy saw palmetto can improve symptoms for men with
lower urinary tract problems, results of a new study conducted by
scientists at the University of Chicago reveal.
Milk provides more calcium and protein per penny compared to any
other foods served on school lunch menus, according to a new study
published in the Journal of The American Dietetic Association
(JADA), the US National Dairy Council...
Nutraceuticals manufacturer NatureWell, Incorporated announced
recently that a trial conducted on its MigraSpray products suggests
that the product has an effect on migraine pain.
The International Lecithin and Phospholipid Society (ILPS)
announced this week the 8th International Congress on
Phospholipids, to be held in Vienna, Austria on 7-10 September 2002
NBTY, a US manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, is
to acquire certain assets of HealthCentral.com, the US online
retailer that filed for bankruptcy in October.
People in Scotland view healthy eating as boring and tasteless,
these are the findings or new research carried out by the Food
Standards Agency (FSA) Scotland which investigated why so many
Scots fail to improve their diet.
Unlike milk, the effect of bone-boosting calcium supplements in
young girls does not last, according to new research revealed this
week by the UK National Osteoporosis Society (NOS).
Scientists at the Ohio State University claim to have developed the
first heart-healthy and tasty soy bread that can legitimately carry
the FDA health claim.
Natural specialty ingredients manufacturer Kemin Foods, has filed a
lawsuit in the US contending that fine chemicals company, Cognis
Corp., continues to make false claims that blur the differences
between lutein esters and the purified...
US natural and organic food company Hain Celestial Group, announced
this week that it has completed its acquisition of Lima NV, a
Belgian natural and organic foods manufacturer and marketer.
Cirrhosis of the liver killed more women in the UK than cervical
cancer in the 2000 with heavy drinking a contributory factor,
according to the annual report from the UK's Chief Medical Officer.
Only a small number of U.S. consumers are aware of activism related
to biotechnology, according to a recent report from the US United
Soybean Board (USB).
Breast feeding may affect a child's intelligence as well as
bringing other benefits. But it is not always possible for women to
breastfeed. As a result, researchers are looking to develop a
bottle formula that more closely resembles...
Daily supplementation with creatine could accelerate the recovery
of leg muscle size and performance after being immobilised in a
cast for two weeks, report European researchers recently.
Coca-Cola is poised to add nutrients to a new line of bottled
water, to be called Dasani Nutriwater, taking on arch-rival
PepsiCo's own enhanced Aquifina.
The US nutraceuticals market had a value of $30,441 million
(€34,120 million) in 2000 and is expected to grow at a faster pace
than the overall food industry.
Fortification of grain products with the B vitamin folate may help
reduce memory loss in the over-60's. These are the latest findings
from data compiled by a recent nationwide health and nutrition
survey, NHANES III, carried...
One in seven elderly Britons suffers from malnutrition, even though
Britain is one of the world's richest nations, according to a
report published on Wednesday.
The controversy surrounding food irradiation continues this week in
the US with a declaration from the Centre for Food Safety that the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ignored growing
evidence.
Naturally Vitamins, a US manufacturer and distributor of
nutraceutical products, is to team up with the charity, MAP
International, this holiday season
Children who take vitamin/mineral supplements are generally
healthier and more knowledgeable about nutrition than their peers
who do not use supplements, claims new research.
Scientists at the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) report
this week that they have developed a new chromium formulation that
people can absorb into the bloodstream better than anything on the
market, they claim
Phytopharm, a developer of botanical pharmaceuticals, announced
this week the successful completion of the third and final stage of
a study to evaluate a product under development as an appetite
suppressant for the treatment of obesity...
The U.S. ethical nutrition market is divided into four very
distinct categories: the infant formula market, adult enteral
formula, parenteral formula and ethical nutrition supplies and
equipment markets.
Vitasoy International , Hong Kong's top soya milk producer, said on
Friday that initial investments in Australia caused a slide in its
net profits for the six months ended in September.
Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have
discovered a promising potential treatment for cancer among the
ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine.
Parents are concerned about misleading health claims made for foods
targeted at children, according to research commissioned by the UK
Food Standards Agency.
eDiets.com, Inc., an online diet services website, on Thursday
announced that it expects to report its first full year of
profitability for the year ending December 31
A nutrition bar for women, manufactured by a small, private food
company, is now the top-selling brand in the energy/nutrition bar
category in US supermarkets.
AltHealthWatch, a US database of complementary, holistic and
integrated approaches to health care and wellness, has been
purchased by EBSCO Publishing.
