Moderate fat may be better for weight loss
A moderate-fat weight loss diet reduced dieters' cardiovascular risk better than a low-fat diet, usually recommended for heart health, report Penn State researchers.
Archives for January 29, 2004
ODS unveils five-year masterplan
Greater integration of research and further emphasis on continuing evaluation of programs will inform the revised strategy of the US office of dietary supplement, which this week released its plans for the next five years.
Leiner on the block?
Leiner Health Products, the leading supplier of private-label vitamins and dietary supplements in the US, could be up for sale, according to a report in the New York Post.
Cultures lift Chr Hansen
Strong growth in cultures and human health products partly driven by developments in the dairy industry, as well as rises for colours and flavours, helped first quarter ingredients sales at Danish firm Chr Hansen.
Grapefruit may be easy weight loss remedy
Eating grapefruit, long recommended by diet programmes for weight loss, may indeed impact the body's insulin levels, speeding up metabolism and leading to weight loss, say researchers from the US-based Scripps Clinic.