Antioxidants may boost aging brains
Eating an antioxidant-rich diet may help protect cognitive skills from deterioration during old age, according to new animal research presented at a meeting of neuroscientists in the US this weekend.
Archives for November 10, 2003
Maitake expands US presence
Japan's Yukiguni Maitake Company has received a US patent for the drying process of the maitake mushroom, which produces an extract said to scavenge the 'active oxygen' leading to cell degeneration
Marketing for the weight loss sector
The challenges posed by marketing products for weight loss will be discussed in an upcoming conference run by Strategic Research Institute.
Plant and marine omega-3 benefit diabetes patients
Research to be presented today suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, from either plant or marine sources, can have significant benefits in reducing risk of heart disease in type 2 diabetes patients
Soybean prices peak in October
The impact of higher commodity prices on ingredients manufacturers continues to impact margins. In October figures show that soybean prices peaked at their highest levels in six years.