Who's going where…
A round up of the latest new appointments in the supplements and functional foods industries.
Archives for April 20, 2006
Hormone concerns behind Danish saw palmetto withdrawal
The withdrawal of supplements containing saw palmetto from the Danish market is due to a 2002 evaluation that expressed concerns about the effect the botanical has on hormones, NutraIngredients.com has learned.
Omega-3 focus
Omega 3 clinical trials
While omega 3 supplements or enriched foods are on the rise, so too are the clinical trials that are boosting the scientific foundation and exploring new applications.
Weak support for lignan-heart health link in smokers
A diet rich in lignans may not offer smokers strong protection from heart disease, says a new Finnish study.
The healthy potential of sheep's milk
Sheep's milk has a higher content of essential vitamins and minerals than cow's milk and could be used to cater to consumers' appetite for healthy products. But presently it seems only small-time producers are sizing up the opportunities.
Low-carb diet may help women with ovary problems
Adopting a low-carb diet may improve fertility problems and hormone profiles of women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), says US research.
Obesity confirmed as major cause of rising diabetes epidemic
US researchers examining the dramatic rise in people suffering form diabetes have confirmed that obesity is a major factor in the disease. They warn that measures must be taken to prevent obesity in order to halt the growing diabetes epidemic.