Archives for March 14, 2007

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Dairy calcium may reduce fat absorption from meals

By  Stephen Daniells

Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate.

Chr Hansen, Valio to build probiotic supplement category

By  Jess Halliday

Chr Hansen and Valio are strengthening their relationship over the popular probiotic LGG, giving Chr Hansen manufacturing and selling rights to the strain for its use in food supplement products.

SOD supplement may protect against atherosclerosis

By  staff reporter

A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, in combination with diet and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, French researchers have reported.

'Phoods' could take away from supplement market, report

By  Jess Halliday

Functional foods are growing into a substantial niche within the food industry, according to market researcher Packaged Facts, and is likely to be eating into sales of traditional dietary supplements.