Scots brewing plans to add vitamins to beer
The Scottish Executive is considering adding vitamins to beer in an attempt to combat the high level of alcohol-related illness in Scotland.
Archives for February 18, 2002
Flavonol-rich cocoa can help blood blow
Consumption of cocoa rich in flavonols, a sub-group of naturally occurring flavonoids, may be associated with the modulation of nitric oxide, according to new research from a team of scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Essential oils help combat infections
Eucalyptus and tea-tree oils are surprisingly effective at treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, according to new research from Australia.
Warm Cream goes nationwide
Warm Cream, a topical transdermal cream which works naturally to warm cold hands and feet by allowing warm blood to more readily reach the targeted area, will soon be available throughout the US for the first time.
Malnutrition can affect cognitive function
Chronic malnutrition in infancy could lead to poor cognitive function in children at nine years of age, according to a study of Peruvian children.
Wild Oats reinforces organic stance
With the use of antibiotics in healthy chickens being called into question in the US, organic and natural food retailer Wild Oats markets has strengthened its policy on selling only meat which is antibiotic-free.
British Biologicals to launch protein supplements
Indian nutraceutical firm British Biologicals is to launch a range of products in the protein segment, strengthening its already impressive 70 per cent share of the nutritional supplement market.