Low-fat diets cut breast cancer recurrence, says study
Cutting fat intake to 20 per cent of the daily total calories could reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence by about 25 per cent, researchers from the US have reported.
Archives for December 18, 2006
Regulatory round-up 2006
The past 12 months have seen several important developments on the European regulatory scene, which will play a big role in shaping the supplements and health foods industries for the future.
Vitamin K2 higher bioavailability than K1, say scientists
Vitamin K2 derived from the fermented soy product natto has a higher bioavailability than vitamin K1, results that may have implications for functional food formulators.
New glutathione source hails from Australia
A new source of gamma glutamyl cysteine, a precursor of powerful antioxidant glutathione for anti-ageing supplements and skin care products, is expected to become available in 2007, after nine years of research at Australia's University of New South...
Weekly Comment
Response and Responsibility
Bah, Humbug! It has been that kind of year in general for the food industry, and in particular for some major companies.
Whence your Christmas dinner?
For some, the holiday season is a time to be introspective and appreciative of the relationships in their life. While this generally refers to friends and family, it could also apply to your relationship with food and where your meals come from.