Archives for October 3, 2005

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Plant lipids may raise risk of Alzheimer's in some people

By  Dominique Patton

Linoleic acid, a lipid found in plants like corn, sunflowers and safflower, appears to help prevent Alzheimer's disease in many people but in those with a genetic defect that makes them more prone to the disease, it could prove harmful, shows new...

Copper supplements may slow Alzheimer's progress

By  Jess Halliday

Copper may stabilize cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease, believe researchers in Germany who are conducting a clinical trial to assess the effects of supplementation.

Australian olive leaf extract bursting with antioxidants

By  Dominique Patton

An olive leaf extract that has more potent antioxidant activity than many green tea or grapeseed supplements is making sales of A$1 million (€639,400) per month in Australia and could soon reach European markets.

Galaxy Foods explores possibility of sale

By  Staff Reporter

Galaxy Nutritional Foods' board of directors has given the go-ahead to Goldman Sachs to investigate the potential sale of the company and to contact prospective buyers.