Vitamin K good for young bones, too: study
A child's vitamin K status could have important long-term implications on bone health, and higher levels could benefit children with arthritis, suggests a new study.
Archives for July 16, 2008
Spammers settle charges over weight loss claims
A group of defendants allegedly involved in selling bogus weight loss hoodia supplements through illegal spam e-mails have settled charges with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Low-carb as good as low-fat diet for weight loss: study
Low-carb diets are as effective as Mediterranean and low-fat diets in delivering long-term weight loss, according to a two-year study published in the July issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.
Chinese inulin taps growing organic demand
Chinese supplier Fenchem is engaging in a global putsch for a newly-launched organic inulin ingredient aimed at the prebiotic digestive health market.
Eastern markets provide fresh lactoferrin hope
Dutch supplier Pharming Group has inked a distribution deal for its new lactoferrin venture that opens markets in eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Saturated fat solutions for bakers speared at new ADM baking facility
Fats and oils supplier ADM Pura steps up solutions for bakers, opening a new R&D test bakery at its production site in Purfleet, Essex to look into reformulation and novel fats.