Archives for March 27, 2009

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Scientists develop juice fermentation process for diabetics

By staff reporter

Scientists in China have developed a new method to produce a vegetable juice suitable for diabetics by using lactic acid bacteria to remove carbohydrates while retaining the vitamins and nutrients of the vegetables.

Sodium limit too high for most Americans, says CDC

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has claimed that the current recommended limit for sodium intake may be too high for as many as two-thirds of Americans and has proposed a lower limit of 1,500mg.

Canada takes risk-based approach to food-drug borderline

By Shane Starling

The Canadian food and drugs regulator has issued guidance to assist the classification of those foods that, due to their associated health benefits may be classed as medicines, with an emphasis on case-by-case risk-benefit analysis.