Archives for February 22, 2006

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Mental health: a global supplement trend

By  Jess Halliday

Supplement-makers on both sides of the Atlantic, and in other parts of the world, too, are tapping into consumer anxiety to become, or remain the brightest button in the box, with the number of new products aimed at cognitive function mushrooming in...

Martek DHA could bring eye health claim to soymilk

By  staff reporter

Natural oils maker Martek Biosciences yesterday announced that its key product, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, is to be used in a new soymilk product, which could allow the manufacturers to stress the product's eye and brain health benefits.

Food firms target value-added milk sector

By  Anthony Fletcher

Food firms are increasingly targeting the UKs value-added milk sector as they re-align their businesses and move away from commodity products, says a new report.

Vitamin C helps smokers maintain vitamin E levels

By  Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of vitamin C can help preserve vitamin E levels in smokers, a group at risk of low vitamin E levels due to higher oxidative stress, by 45 per cent.