Archives for October 4, 2007

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Probiotic soymilk makes calcium more bioavailable

By  Stephen Daniells

Fermenting calcium-fortified soymilk with probiotics could enhance solubility of the mineral up to 90 per cent, thereby boosting bioavailability, new research reports.

Study to strengthen bilberry-cancer link

By  Stephen Daniells

A series of clinical trials is underway in the UK to test the anti-cancer effects of bilberry extracts, offer a potential boost to the anthocyanidin-rich extracts.

Soy milk gets a functional makeover in Asia

By  Clarisse Douaud

Soy milk manufacturers in the US and Europe could take a page of out of Southeast Asia's book when comes to innovating and driving the market.