Archives for September 23, 2003

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Researchers present health, egg research

A symposium taking place today at the USDA offices in Washington, DC as an educational forum for scientists will see the results of recent egg research presented as a forerunner to tomorrow's 'First International Symposium on Eggs and Human Health'.

Vanilla prices - a double edged sword?

When Cyclone Hudah struck the island of Madagascar in April 2000 destroying 15 per cent of the world's vanilla crop the news sent prices rocketing for the peoples favourite ice cream ingredient - and they still haven't recovered.

Vitamins to reduce homocysteine may help cognition

Elderly people could gain some protection against cognitive decline by taking B vitamins to reduce levels of homocysteine, after researchers find the amino acid is a modest predictor of mental performance.

New evidence of Tongkat Ali effectiveness?

HP Ingredients and SourceOne Global Partners are to sponsor a SupplySide West presentation on the latest research on the Southeast Asian root extract supplement LJ100 Tongkat Ali, claimed to boost energy and testosterone levels .