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Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid, but when levels get too high, it can quietly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cognitive decline.
One of the most powerful studio bosses in Hollywood has called for healthier cinema snacks. Michael Lynton, chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures, told a convention of cinema owners in Las Vegas that their audiences should be offered granola bars, fruit salad, yogurt and vegetable crudités with dips. Currently, typical cinema snacks include buttered popcorn, ice cream and fizzy drinks.
In Britain, Tim Smith, the chief executive of the Food Standards Agency has requested that cinema snacks should list the number of calories that they contain and also be available in smaller portions. A large portion of sweet popcorn contains an amazing 1800 calories – only 200 less than an average woman’s recommended daily intake. Hot dogs contain 650 calories, nachos with cheese contain 716 calories and a large coca cola contains 328 calories. The amount of essential fats, vitamins and minerals that you get from these snacks are minimal.
With recent research suggesting that 8 out of 10 men and 7 out of 10 women will be obese by 2020, changing habits now may be vital for our health in the next decade. If you’re going to the cinema, why not pop your own corn at home and leave the fat and sugar out? Or take dried frut with unsalted, raw nuts. A punnet of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or cherries are full of cancer busting antioxidants and fruit juice diluted with sparkling mineral water contains vitamins and minerals to support immunity.
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US Custom changes Aug 29 2025
Every US shipment, regardless of value or content, must now undergo full entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Our lab partners are working hard to reduce the impact of these new customs procedures on returning US bound test samples.
Unfortunately this change may impact your test results turnaround time
Transit times may be longer due to increased customs processing.
Samples may be delayed or held while clearance is completed.
If you have already sent back your sample and it is directly affected by these customs delays, our team will contact you individually to advise on the next steps.
We know how vital timely testing is for you and we greatly value your understanding while these changes take effect.
We expect the situation to improve as customs processes adjust, and we will provide updates as this develops.
Please do not return samples to the laboratories that may arrive after Wednesday 27th March and up to and including Monday 2nd April.
The laboratories are closed from the 28th March – 2nd April for the Easter Holiday.