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Friday July 25, 2008
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Bilberry and pine bark combo
wards off glaucoma: study
A study has found that a new combination of standardized extract of bilberry and French maritime pine bark can reduce the risk of glaucoma - news welcomed by the makers of the ingredients as a breakthrough in nutrition for eye health. |
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Food better than supplements for omega-3, says ADA
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has said that a food-based approach to receiving adequate fatty acid levels is recommended, but careful supplementation is a feasible alternative if dietary intake falls short.
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Danone, Yakult award probiotics science grants
The Global Probiotics Council (GPC) today announced the awardees of two new research grants, which are designed to develop understanding of the mechanistic processes that promote human health.
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Study links low sperm with high soy consumption
A new study has found that men who consume an average of half a portion of soy products per day are more likely to have a lower concentration of sperm, particularly if they are overweight or obese.
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Court finds pomegranate juice is not so super
California-based pomegranate maker Purely Juice has been ordered to pay market leader, Pom Wonderful, $1.5m for making false and misleading claims about the purity of its juices.
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