Archives for November 25, 2002

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Martek trial backs omega-3 advice

Following recent advice by the American Heart Association confirming the benefits of omega 3 on heart health, Martek BioSciences reports on a trial showing that DHA supplements improved arterial flow in children patients at risk of coronary heart...

Too sweet to resist

Cargill Sweeteners North America forms marketing alliance with sugar beet cooperative to sell and distribute its sugar products to food and beverage manufacturers. Both companies hope the agreement will lead to the development of innovative ingredient...

Grape juice beats supplements

Drinking grape juice may be a better alternative to taking supplements, say researchers, who report that concord grape juice's powerful antioxidant effects may offer extra benefits that supplements do not.

Blueberries for aging baby boomers

The antioxidants in blueberries may help to improve memory, report researchers in the Agricultural Research Service journal this month.

Hands up for B vitamins!

Folic acid could dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, deep vein thrombosis and stroke according to researchers in this week's British Medical Journal. Scientists report that the vitamin can reduce levels of homocysteine in the body, a...