Archives for February 20, 2007

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Spearmint tea makes women hair free

By  Chris Mercer

Women with a condition that makes them grow hair on their breasts, faces and stomachs may find symptoms relieved by drinking a few cups of spearmint tea, new research shows.

Emulsified omega-3 more bioavailable?

By  Stephen Daniells

Emulsification of omega-3 fatty acids may boost bioavailability of nutritionally beneficial eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by over 60 per cent, compared to non-emulsified oil, suggests new research.

Bioriginal makes fish oils chewable

By  staff reporter

Canadian essential fatty acid supplier, Bioriginal, is introducing a new range of chewable flavored softgels based on market research it said points to consumers' preference for such formats.

Lipogen gears up to bring PS to foods

By  Clarisse Douaud

Israeli phosphatidylserine (PS)-maker Lipogen said it is in talks with major food companies, following the FDA approved GRAS status it obtained in 2006 and is preparing to increase production capacity for an anticipated swell in demand.