Archives for November 6, 2007

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Probiotics have a role in paediatrics, say experts

By  Jess Halliday

Experts at a Nestle-sponsored symposium on probiotics and children's health have urged paediatricians to pay attention to emerging research on so-called good bacteria, although more research is needed on the mechanisms behind the benefit of specific...

ARS launches antioxidant value database

By  staff reporter

The USDA's Agriculture Research Service has published a new database giving antioxidant values for 277 fruits, nuts, vegetables and spices, which could help inform industry and scientists about healthy potential of certain ingredients.

EHPM pleads to stop nutrient profiling of supplements

By  Alex McNally

As the European Food Safety Authority prepares its opinion on the feasibility of nutrient profiling, the trade organisation EHPM has asked that food supplements should be exempted from the rule.