Zinc for the elderly
Zinc intake among the elderly in Europe is generally low - but European researchers are currently trying to discover the role of zinc in preventing the chronic and degenerative diseases associated with ageing.
Archives for August 11, 2002
Sugar analysis from the UK
UK chemical analysis company Burkard Scientific has developed a compact package for accurate and user-friendly sugar analysis, the company claims this week.
Retailer condemns misleading labelling
A UK supermarket chain is calling for the government to crack down on misleading food labels - underlining the link between unhealthy eating and inappropriate labels.
Scandal hits Yakult
Shares in functional drink giant Yakult Honsha on Monday dropped sharply after a local weekend report that the Japanese beverage maker had paid off a suspected racketeer, reports Dow Jones.
Processing 'can' be good for you
Processing fruit and vegetables is known to reduce their vitamin C content, but this does not necessarily mean that their antioxidant properties are reduced, claim scientists in the US.