Archives for October 23, 2002

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Soy isoflavones have no effect on bone density in young women

Isoflavone-enriched soy proteins fail to increase bone mineral density in young women, according to a new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina in the US. While a small study, the findings throw into doubt the claims made by the...

Tea company told off for misleading health claims

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has upheld two complaints against a leading British tea company for making misleading claims about the health benefits of tea. The incident highlights the problematic area of advertising health benefits.

Schiff introduces prostate health supplement

Leading US vitamins and supplement maker Weider Nutrition is launching a new supplement for prostate health under the company's Schiff brand.Schiff claims that the formula is one of the first to use calciumD-glucarate, a patented form of glucaric acid...