Higher vitamin B6 levels may reduce lung cancer risk
Higher blood levels of vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of lung cancer by about 50 per cent, says a new analysis of almost 400,000 people, including current and former smokers.
Archives for June 16, 2010
Canadian and Chinese approvals boost cholesterol-lowering market
Major plant sterol suppliers say recent food-use approvals in Canada and China will “clear the way” for expansion of the cholesterol-lowering category.
Neptune nuls revenue-raising deal
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources says market conditions have led to it deciding against a cash-raising deal with private equity firm, Paradigm Capital.
Cyvex offers 95 percent alfalfa
Cyvex Nutrition is offering alfalfa 95 percent, a sodium copper chlorophyllin ingredient that has shown antioxidant and green colorant potential.
Chicken extract builds brain health links
The maker of a 175-year-old chicken extract that peer-reviewed research demonstrates can benefit mental function has established a brain health research centre – with a focus on anti-aging in the brain.