Archives for April 5, 2010

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Omega-3 may slash risk of heart failure: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of fatty fish, and the omega-3s they contain, may reduce a woman’s risk of heart failure by about 25 per cent, according to new findings from the US and Sweden.

Omega-3 supplier forges Chinese cooking oil partnership

By Mike Stones

The first cooking oil fortified with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is now available in China thanks to a new partnership between US company Martek Biosciences Corporation and local food manufacturer and trading group COFCO Food Sales & Distribution.

Red yeast rice effective where statins fail: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements of red yeast rice may lower LDL cholesterol levels by 21 per cent, and offer a blood lipid lowering alternative for people intolerant to statins, says a new study.

Slimmer cans could lead to bigger waistlines

By Guy Montague-Jones

Soft drink makers could end up swallowing a £10m bill for no good reason by embracing the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommendations for new slim-line 250ml drinks.

Report identifies ‘magic food’ superstars

By Shane Starling

Pomegranate juice, dark chocolate, berries, walnuts, almonds, ginger, and cinnamon are the “magic food” super stars that have shown the most growth since 2006, according to a Decision Analyst report on ingredient and healthy food trends.

IBS probiotic supplement launched

Californian dietary supplements manufacturer Jarrow Formulas has debuted a probiotic supplement targeting irritable bowel syndrome.