Archives for June 22, 2006

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Junk food legal action stopped by heart charity

By  Stephen Daniells

British charity, the National Heart Foundation, has announced it is withdrawing its action to sue the communications watchdog Ofcom after the regulator said it would welcome consultation of the proposals of food advertising to children.

Fuji reformulates AstaREAL for vegetarians

By  staff reporter

Fuji Health Sciences has reformulated its AstaREAL powder to exclude components of animal origin - a move that will open up more uses of the ingredient in supplements that are suitable for vegetarians.

Daidzein from soy linked to heart health benefits

By  Stephen Daniells

Increasing levels of daidzein, an isoflavone found in soy, have been linked to significant improvements in cholesterol levels and could boost heart health, says a new study.