Archives for April 23, 2006

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CoQ10 may protect against Alzheimer's

By  Stephen Daniells

Increasing intake of coenzyme Q10 may ward off the threat of Alzheimer's disease, if the results of an animal study can be applied to humans.

Caffeine could protect against diabetes

By  staff reporter

People who drink lots of green tea or coffee every day could lower their risk of diabetes by 33 percent, a result linked to caffeine content, says new research from Japan.

Fortitech sets sights on Halal market

By  Jess Halliday

Fortitech Europe is looking to increase customers and confidence in its nutrient premixes by having its Danish manufacturing and testing facility certified Halal-compliant.

Major advance for Arcadia over omega-6 safflowers

By  Jess Halliday

Arcadia Biosciences has announced the development of 65 percent gamma linolenic acid (GLA) safflower seed oil - a development that will make available a new, economical source of the omega-6 fatty acid and shake up safflower production in the US.

Peanut waste to rival grape seed extracts?

By  staff reporter

Peanut skin, a waste product from peanut butter manufacturers, is a rich source of extractable procyanidins and could create a cheaper source of these antioxidant compounds to rival the grape seed dominated polyphenols market.