Carotenoid consumption linked to lower prostate cancer risk
Lycopene is not the only carotenoid in the diet that appears to protect against prostate cancer, suggests a new study.
Archives for February 25, 2005
Vital Living buys out joint venture partner
Vital Living is investing in its sales and marketing operations by acquiring 100 percent of Wellness Watchers Systems, its former 50/50 joint venture with health and nutrition company Wellness Watchers International.
Vitamin E supplements effective in raising skin antioxidant levels
Supplements of either natural or synthetic source vitamin E almost double the levels of this important antioxidant on the skin's surface, report researchers this month, providing the first strong evidence for the role of vitamin E supplements in...
Calcium mechanism for weight loss gets clinical support
Calcium could reduce body weight by binding fat in the intestine and increasing its excretion from the body, say Danish researchers, who have provided the first clinical evidence to support a mechanism for the weight loss effect of dairy produce.
How prenatal diet can raise risk of diabetes in offspring
Poor prenatal nutrition permanently damages the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, which could explain why babies that weigh less at birth are at higher risk of diabetes, say researchers.
Cetylated fatty acid enables osteoarthritis sufferers to exercise, shows study
A new study suggests that cetylated fatty acid may help improve general health of osteoarthritis sufferers by improving their exercise trainability, thanks to improved balance and pain relief.
Brand New company will feed innovation to food companies
Functional foods look set to be the biggest new trend of the decade, but large companies might not know how to leverage the opportunities. Brand New Brands CEO Will Rosenzweig speaks to Jess Halliday about how his new company plans to bridge the gap...