Rumor and fact: vitamin users fear clampdown

Article Abstract:

Many Canadian consumers and people working in the health foods and vitamin industries are worried that new regulations being considered by the UN organization Codex Alimentarius will limit the availability of supplements. However, this is unlikely because Canada is not bound by Codex laws.

Laws, regulations and rules, Pharmaceutical industry, Cover Story, Natural foods industry, Health foods industry, Dietary supplements industry, Codex Alimentarius Commission

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User-friendly fat: new research aims to replace butter with a cholesterol-neutral product

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A team of Harvard Medical School researchers working at Boston's Deaconess Hospital, led by Edward Mascioli, hopes to develop an edible fat that does not increase cholesterol levels. The fat differs from earlier synthetic fats, olestra and Simplesse, which are low-calorie fat substitutes.

Research, Edible fats and oils, Low-cholesterol diet, Low cholesterol diet, Oils and fats, Edible, Fat substitutes

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Brittle bones

Article Abstract:

Approximately 1.5 million Canadians have osteoporosis, and two million others are at risk for the disease. The treatment includes hormone replacement therapy (HRT), exercise, and calcium, although some experts believe HRT has serious risks.

Care and treatment, Hormone therapy, Osteoporosis

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