Dietary supplements - irradiation confirmed
Results from a European Commission report on the use and labelling of food irradiation finds that 42 per cent of certain dietary supplements in the UK have been illegally treated with the technology.
Archives for October 14, 2002
Kashi goes organic
US natural foods company Kashi has introduced two new organic cereals with added berries. Its products will be among the first to feature the new "USDA Organic" symbol, indicating that a product is at least 95 per cent organic.
CAM gains attention of conventional doctors
An ethicist in the Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ethics in Health Care has published new guidelines for conventionally trained doctors whose patients are interested in using complementary and alternative medicine.
Dietary supplement may slow progression of Parkinson's
A small study at Emory University in the US has found that an over-the-counter dietary supplement may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Tomato lycopene - more effective in natural compound
New research by a team of scientists in Israel shows that tomato lycopene in combination with other tomato phytonutrients may be more effective in treating breast cancer than lycopene alone. The study reflects a growing trend to investigate the...
Cargill: industrial chocolate expands
Wilbur Chocolate, a unit of agribusiness giant Cargill said on Monday that it has purchased rival Peter's Chocolate from Nestle USA, making it the top US supplier of chocolate to confectionery makers and bakers.
Modern science examines age-old remedy
A new European-funded study is underway in the Netherlands to improve understanding of the role of garlic in the diet and its potential ability to prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease.