Pressure group denounces super fruit juices
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has denounced super fruit juices, stoking debate over credible science behind products and the claims they make.
Archives for October 26, 2006
Curcumin linked to better performance for elderly brains
Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, could slow mental decline in elderly people by 49 per cent, suggests a study of non-demented Asian people.
Grape seed extracts could improve skin from within
A dietary supplement of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) could reduce reddening of the skin by 13 per cent, scientists from Hamburg-based Bioskin GmbH have reported, research sure to be welcomed by Europe's burgeoning oral beauty products sector.
Advitech has strong Q3 on Dermylex sales
Advitech announced its first significant sales of psoriasis supplement Dermylex have propped-up financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2006.
Make more fuss over healthy dairy, says body
Communication efforts need to be redoubled to ensure that the public is aware of the health benefits of milk and milk product consumption, says the International Dairy Federation.
Distorted food supply, prices to blame for soaring obesity, says IOTF
The food and beverage industry must switch from "cheaper oils, starches and sugars" to a healthier and more nutritional focus, said the International Obesity Task Force, after startling new estimates were released about the rise of childhood obesity.
Superfruits could wrestle gut health beverages from dairy
New Zealand's HortResearch is conducting research aimed at taking fruit and fruit-derived ingredients into the next generation of gut health drinks based on their prebiotic properties.