Apple compounds could reduce breast cancer risk
An apple a day may help stave off breast cancer, shows an animal study, thought to be the first to look at the effects of apples on cancer prevention in animals, reports Dominique Patton.
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Melatonin study could 'jump-start' interest in supplement
Scientists carrying out meta analysis of research into the effects of exogenous melatonin have concluded that supplements can help improve sleep quality, decreasing sleep onset latency and increasing sleep efficiency and total sleep duration.
B&D brings Vitatene beta-carotene to the US
Antibioticos subsidiary Vitatene has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with B&D Nutritional Ingredients, which will make its natural beta carotene ingredients available to food and supplement formulators in the United States.
B vitamins cut fracture risk after stroke
Taking supplements of folate and vitamin B12 appears to reduce the risk of hip fracture in elderly patients following a stroke, according to Japanese research.
Strawberries show promise in disease prevention, say researchers
Studies investigating strawberries' potential to help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), certain types of cancer and age-related decline in cognitive function have delivered promising preliminary data, according to the California Strawberry...
Liquorice compound may stop cancer from herpes
A compound in liquorice, already taken in supplements, may help to stop people with a herpes virus from developing cancer, say researchers.