Vitamin K may reverse arterial calcification - study
Arterial calcification, a process of hardening of the arteries, may be inhibited and even reversed with supplementation with high-dose vitamin K, suggests an animal study.
Archives for April 2, 2007
Whey tops formulation, cost list as meat ingredient
Modified whey protein could be the additive of choice for processed meat, with Canadian researchers reporting it is the most functionally effective and cost-efficient of five dairy proteins tested.
Bayer targets baby boomers with condition-specific
Bayer HealthCare has lent credence to the importance of both the baby boomer market and condition-specific marketing, through the introduction of a new line of nutritional supplements, Bayer Nutritional Science.
Lycopene's new lease of life as functional food ingredient
The European market for lycopene as a functional food ingredient looks to be opening up, since Vitatene gained novel foods approval for its ingredient derived from the Blakeslea trispora fungus last year.
Advitech builds R&D behind Dermylex
In the latest plug for its psoriasis ingredient and product Dermylex, Advitech has closed a private placement for a total of $884,128.
Fat intake may cut vitamin C benefits for the stomach
Vitamin C may reduce the formation of potentially carcinogenic nitrogen-containing compounds in the stomach, offering protection from stomach cancer, researchers have reported.
NutriScience launches glycerophosphates for sports drinks
NutriScience Innovations is launching a glycerophosphate series for mineral fortification based on client requests.
Relief for GSK after successful Singapore vitamin test
GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) Ribena range of juice drinks have been found to meet their stated claims of high vitamin C content in Singapore, according to the country's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA).