B-vitamin boost in fight against mental decline
Eating foods rich in B-vitamins and folate, such as green, leafy vegetables, could help prevent against age-related mental decline according to a study published this month.
Archives for September 22, 2005
Raising HDL - a new challenge for functional foods?
Too much emphasis is placed on lowering LDL 'bad' cholesterol and not enough on raising levels of HDL 'good' cholesterol, say cardiology experts - a view that may mean functional food makers are missing out on marketing opportunities too.
Danisco ramps up freeze-dried cultures production
Danisco has announced the next phase in its global cultures expansion programme, investing €3 million in ramping up production capacity of freeze-dried cultures at its plant in Sassenge.
Calcium supplements may have usefulness limit, suggests study
Calcium supplements may not increase the bone mineral density in young women after a certain threshold level of intake has been achieved, according to a new study from Creighton University.