Pigs give more support for fruit and veg rich diet
An intake of antioxidants from different fruit could be more efficient at protecting against the effects of oxidative stress than single fruits, says new research using pigs.
Archives for March 14, 2006
AquaNova heralds intelligent weight loss with NovaSol
AquaNova has developed a new system using its NovaSol nanotechnology to combine two active substances for fat reduction and satiety into a single nano-carrier - an innovation said to be a new approach to intelligent weight management.
Forbes Medi-Tech completes sale of Phyto-Source share
Forbes Medi-Tech has completed the sale of its 50 percent share in Phyto-Source, its sterol manufacturing joint venture with Chusei (USA) to Chusei Oil Co for US$25 million, and plans to use the proceeds to develop more nutraceutical and...
Scientists create super-nutritious strawberries
Researchers have developed a method for enhancing the nutritional value of alpine strawberries - which could prove popular with consumers anxious to increase their vitamin intake.
Bioriginal combines milled flax and cranberry
Canada's Bioriginal is launching a new flax-based product which incorporates cranberry, which it expects to be popular with companies wishing to offer two-fold health benefits.
PepsiCo ups functional drinks push
PepsiCo has launched a range of flavoured waters enriched with vitamins across the US, in a further sign that functional drinks are pushing their way into the mainstream soft drinks sector.