Archives for February 16, 2009

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Natto enzyme may reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, may prevent the build up of certain plaques in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s, suggests new research from Taiwan.

Changing the tune on GM

The GM debate at times seems much like the Hokey Cokey (or Pokey, if you’re US-based). There’s been a lot of putting in, some putting out, and quite a lot of shaking things all about, but as of yet, there hasn’t really been a turnaround and definitely no...

FDA warns against Venom sibutramine supplements

By staff reporter

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the US public against a weight loss dietary supplement called Venom Hyperdrive 3.0 because it contains the banned pharmaceutical ingredient, sibutramine.

NutraCea boosts baby cereal production

By staff reporter

Rice bran manufacturer NutraCea is set to meet capacity expansion targets for its baby cereal plant in Phoenix, which should see production almost double by the end of the second quarter.