Vitamin D - sunlight or supplements?
Supplements and diet, and not sunlight, should be your source of vitamin D, dermatology experts have concluded after reviewing studies from both sides of the on-going debate.
Archives for February 1, 2006
Algatechnologies gets serious in Europe
Algatechnologies has taken the first step towards increasing distribution of its AstaPure astaxantin in Europe, entering into a new partnership with S Black to sell the antioxidant in the UK and Ireland.
Cyanotech courts consumers
Hawaiian microalgae producer Cyanotech has become the latest company to tout its wares direct to consumers, with the initiation of an advertising campaign aimed at end users of BioAstin.
Corn oil, omega-6 could speed up prostate cancer, study
Omega-6 fatty acids speed up the growth of prostate tumor cells in the laboratory, according to a study published in today's issue of Cancer Research.
Change your diet to reduce your BP
A new statement on diet from the American Heart Association emphasises weight loss, cutting back on salt and alcohol and increasing dietary potassium as viable ways to reduce blood pressure, but does not recommend the use of supplements.
FTC charges settled by supplement ad creator
The creator of dietary supplements advertisments pulled up over allegedly false and misleading claims has settled charges with the FTC.