Archives for October 13, 2002

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Plant sterols may be alternative to higher statin dose

A new study published in the 1 October issue of the American Journal of Cardiology confirms that statin and sterol-ester margarine used together produce a positive effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol reduction in patients.

Starch awareness

Danish enzyme company Novozymes has come up with an online tool to help operators solve starch conversion problems.

Organic continues to soar

The amount of organic land in the UK has almost doubled in the last year, and sales of organic food are the second highest in Europe, according to new figures from the UK organic certification body, the Soil Association.

Cyanotech presents BioAstin research

Results of two clinical studies show that a powerful natural antioxidant derived from microalgae, Cyanotech's BioAstin, helps sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis reduce some of their painful symptoms.

CRN addresses legislators on ephedra

The Council for Responsible Nutrition last week sent a letter to Senator Durbin and other legislators recommending several actions be taken to protect the safety and reliability of ephedra-containing dietary supplements.

Delivering the right concept

For over one hundred years food has clearly been intimately tied to all things 'a la mode'. But being able to read the trends and understand the right direction to take is far from evident. A tool from Quest is set to better our understanding.