Dark chocolate may combat exercise-induced oxidative stress
Consuming flavonoid-rich dark chocolate prior to exercise may decrease the potential muscle damaging effects of oxidative stress, suggests a new study.
Archives for May 15, 2011
Kefir manufacturer hails Q1 results despite FDA crackdown
Leading kefir manufacturer Lifeway Foods has posted a 19 percent increase in sales in the first quarter of 2011, compared to Q1 2010, as the company eyes a full year of ‘record sales and profitability’.
DuPont succeeds in Danisco bid
US chemical group DuPont has successfully completed its tender offer for Danisco, as 92.2 percent of outstanding shares in the Danish food ingredients firm were tendered by Friday’s deadline, DuPont said on Monday.
Study reveals ‘remarkable’ seasonal variations in vitamin E from algae
The seasonal distribution of alpha-tocopherol in certain types of marine algae are ‘remarkable’, according to new research.
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High dose vitamin D may boost exercise capacity for lung disease patients
High dose supplements of vitamin D may increase the exercise capacity and strength of respiratory muscles in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a new study.
Easy as ABC: Botanicals body launches fightback vs economic adulteration
A new series of white papers will help the dietary supplements trade wise up to the tricks used by unscrupulous suppliers to adulterate herbals and botanicals, American Botanical Council (ABC) founder Mark Blumenthal tells Elaine Watson.