Higher fibre shown to reduce oestrogen levels
An international team has demonstrated that women with a higher intake of dietary fibre have lower circulating oestrogen levels, a factor associated with lower risk of breast cancer.
Archives for October 18, 2004
FDA sets up meeting to discuss NDIs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a public meeting on 15 November to give industry and consumers the chance to discuss the government body's premarket notification program for new dietary ingredients (NDIs).
Coke goes 'Full Throttle' into energy drinks market
Coca-Cola, which until now has struggled to make its mark in the profitable energy-drink market, hopes to rectify the situation with the launch of Full Throttle early next year in the US.
Fonterra drives forward value-added dairy sector
Fonterra has built a new processing plant in New Zealand as part of its strategy to move its dairy business away from commodification and towards producing more value-added products.
Old fashioned cod liver oil boosting UK supplements market
Fish oils, and particularly cod liver oil, are proving to be the mainstay of the UK's dietary supplements market, providing growth in a market where profits are continually eroded by price competition.
Genetic mechanism explains omega-6 link to breast cancer
An excess of omega-6 fats in the diet appears to accelerate breast cancer by altering the activity of a group of genes, report Spanish researchers.