Antioxidants could help healthy ageing
Consuming antioxidant-enriched foods on a regular basis could improve immune function, and might ultimately help people live longer, if the results of a new animal study also apply to humans.
Archives for August 20, 2006
Review reports kava anxiety efficacy, but safety questions remain
A review of studies using the herb kava to combat anxiety has reported some positive results and only mild adverse events, giving a much-needed boost to the herb's record despite the need for longer safety and efficacy trials.
USDA plugs $25m into nutrition research facility
The recent opening of a new $25m laboratory and office building in Davis, California, is a sign of federal commitment to fighting obesity and chronic disease through nutrition research.
US appeals court upholds ban on ephedra
A federal appeals court has overturned a Utah ruling that challenged the FDA ban on products containing weight loss and sports performance herbal ephedra, making it more unlikely than ever that the US market for the ingredient will resurface.
Sweet possibilities for honey
Different types of honey have similar glycaemic indexes, and because of its potential health benefits ranging from prebiotic to antioxidant it could be substituted for sugar, says a new study from the US.
BioGaia extends Reuteri deal to Canada
BioGaia's probiotic drops for infant gastrointestinal health are to be available in Canada and the Middle East, as the company extends the distribution deal that it signed this year with Ferring.
BASF makes functional dental products with Lactobacillus
German chemicals group BASF is set to expand the market for Lactobacillus healthy bacteria derived from yoghurt, with the introduction of a raft of products for dental health and personal hygiene.