Archives for January 20, 2004

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Low-carb market figures confirmed

Despite recent publicity that suggested Atkin's was modifying its advice to recommend less meat, low-carb diets seem to be more popular than ever with one in three Americans watching their carbohydrate consumption.

Customize and categorise

A one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition recommendations may soon be outdated, argues a nutritionist in a new article that supports the supplement industry's increasing moves to target products at specific population and disease categories.

Melatonin may help blood pressure

Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone found in the body, might one day offer a new approach to traditional high blood pressure treatments, according to a report in today's rapid access issue of Hypertension.

Lonza profit dives, CEO leaves

Lonza CEO Markus Gemuend said today he will step down as the group announced profits had fallen by 59 per cent on the previous year and a 'major setback' in performance.

Boosting school brains...

Schoolchildren in the US are due for a boost to the brain as fish oil manufacturer Omega Protein signs a deal for entry into the Texas school system.