Archives for December 10, 2001

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Creatine for rapid muscle recovery, new evidence

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.

Alchohol consumption harms the UK young

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.

Process to spread fat with ease

Foodservice company Van den Bergh Foods has received a US patent for a process for preparing a fat continuous spread.

LCP supplement for baby milk

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 mother's milk.

Raw nutraceutical maker protects patents

Carrington Laboratories announced this week it is to aggressively pursue any infringements on its patents, trademarks and other intellectual property.