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Curcumin, the spice that gives curry its yellow color, may activate a key enzyme that protects the brain against oxidation, thought to be a major factor in ageing and responsible for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Health Sciences Group - a US nutraceutical ingredients supplier - has announced significant increases in revenue for 2003 despite a further slide in net profit. The recent acquisition of Quality Botanical Ingredients (QBI) contributed 70 per cent to...
An electronic nose could sniff out considerable savings for food manufacturers as researchers use the latest technology for the early detection of 'undesirable off-odours and microbial contaminants' in dairy and bakery products.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a new petition for a health claim that suggests the consumption of soy protein-based foods may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer including breast, prostate and colon cancer. If cleared, the...
The state of obesity in the US is due to lack of exercise rather than eating too much. In addition TV commercials encourage people to eat or drink more than is good for them. These are the damning verdicts of a survey which questioned individuals in a...