Archives for October 21, 2009

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Study fails to find omega 3 benefit for depression

By Jane Byrne

New research, contrary to previous studies, shows augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement does not result in improvement in levels of depression in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).

Health experts criticize Coca-Cola grant

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Prominent health experts have written to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) urging it to return a grant from Coca-Cola to pay for education about the dietary role of beverages and sweeteners.

Natural demand means ongoing growth for Naturex

By Jess Halliday

Naturex is expecting the natural trend to deliver a slight increase in revenues this year, and a substantial improvement in operating margin, despite a macroeconomic environment that is still sluggish.

Study tests emulsifier vs. enzyme performance in bread

By Jess Halliday

A new study has pitted use of a Datem enzyme against three generations of lipase enzymes, and found that action on bread volume is similar - but with some differences depending on fermentation times.