Archives for July 24, 2006

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FTC orders Seasilver makers to pay $120mn

By  Clarisse Douaud

The FTC has ordered the makers of 'cure all' Seasilver to pay almost $120mn for failing to comply with an earlier order to reimburse consumers - thereby signaling to infringing companies that it stands by its rulings.

Health benefits of vinegar overlooked, says report

By  staff reporter

The US vinegar market is sagging, according to market researcher Packaged Facts, as marketers are failing to look beyond its commodity status to well-researched health benefits and other uses.

Alcohol heart protection may not be down to inflammatory markers

By  staff reporter

A new study indicates that light to moderate alcohol drinking may exert cardioprotective effects in some, but in elderly men at least the mechanism of action does not seem to be down to a reduction in inflammatory markers as previously thought.

Low lutein, zeaxanthin levels linked to artery disease

By  Stephen Daniells

Researchers from Sweden have reported that people suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD) have low levels of the antioxidant carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, and could respond to supplementation.

Low GI diet best for weight loss, suggests study

By  Stephen Daniells

An Australian research team has reported that a low-GI carbohydrate-rich diet leads to weight loss of five per cent or more and reductions in 'bad' cholesterol levels.