Long term low-carb diet leads to cholesterol rises
A low-carbohydrate diet results in more weight loss after six months than a low-fat diet, but long term could raise bad cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease, claims a meta-analysis.
Archives for February 14, 2006
Remineralisation vital for future of food
Pioneering research into the demineralisation of the earth could have significant consequences for food quality - and even the future of the planet.
Forbes MediTech, Pharmavite extend Reducol agreement again
Forbes MediTech is to continue supplying Pharmavite with its Reducol cholesterol-lowering ingredient until at least mid-2007, in an extension of the existing supply and license agreements.
Supplements better than fortification for folic acid?
Pregnant women who do not take folic acid-containing supplements are eight times more likely to have low serum folate values, despite eating folate-fortified foods, claims a new study.
The use of herbals and plastic surgery
Fifty-five per cent of plastic surgery patients take natural remedies that may lead to post-operative complications, claims a study, but an industry expert questions the quality of the research.