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Researcher focuses on pros, cons of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables
May 1st, 2007
Nutrition: It's not just the four basic food groups any more. Researcher Dr. Susanne Mertens-Talcott of Texas A&M University is looking into how plant-based phytochemicals, including antioxidants and herbal supplements, can be useful in the promotion of health and prevention of chronic diseases. This field is still growing. In the U.S. more than $20 billion was spent on dietary supplements in 2005, said Talcott, who is in a joint research and teaching position with the department of nutrition and food science and the department of veterinary physiology and pharmacology. "Over $7 billion was spent on herbal dietary supplements in...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-05-01)
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