Soy industry involved in protein, AIDS research
The US soy industry is supporting a new research project in South Africa to fill a gap in the data as to how soy protein supplementation could help people living with HIV and AIDS.
Archives for December 4, 2006
Beta-carotene may protect certain people against Alzheimer's
High levels of the carotenoid beta-carotene may protect cognitive decline in people with a certain genotype that is said to increase the risk of Alzheimer's, say researchers.
Antioxidant-rich almonds may help in blood sugar control
Almonds may improve the control of blood sugar levels and eliminate 'sugar spikes' after eating, says new research from Canada that may have implications for diabetes and heart health.
Industry proposes mussel extract registration by use
Suppliers of New Zealand green-lipped mussel extract are proposing to end confusion in the nutraceutical market with a registration procedure for intended use.
Weekly Comment
Taking the junk out of junk food
The relationship between child and crisp has long been a sacred one but instead of exploiting this dynamic to shovel unhealthy food into young mouths isn't it about time healthier companies exploited it to push junk food without the junk?
Healthy adolescents regularly take vitamin supplements
A quarter of American adolescents regularly take multi-vitamin supplements, says a new study, and these young people have healthier diets and lifestyles than non-users.
Scientists develop low-level B12 test for beverages
Scientists from Reading Scientific Services have developed a method for quantifying vitamin B12 in beverages at lower levels than previously possible, which will enable manufacturers to give more accurate information on labels.