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– The same blue food dye found in M&Ms and Gatorade could be used to reduce damage caused by spine injuries, offering a better chance of recovery, according to new research.

Rats injected with BBG not only regained their mobility but temporarily turned blue.

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– The same blue food dye found in M&Ms and Gatorade could be used to reduce damage caused by spine injuries, offering a better chance of recovery, according to new research.

Rats injected with BBG not only regained their mobility but temporarily turned blue.

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that when they injected the compound Brilliant Blue G (BBG) into rats suffering spinal cord injuries, the rodents were able to walk again, albeit with a limp.

The only side effect was that the treated mice temporarily turned blue.

The results of the study, published in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” build on research conducted by the same center five years ago.

In August 2004, scientists revealed how Adenosine triphosphate, which is known as ATP and described as the “energy currency of life,” surges to the spinal cord soon after injury occurs.

Researchers found that the sudden influx of ATP killed off healthy cells, making the initial injury far worse. But when they injected oxidized ATP into the injury, it was found to block the effect of ATP, allowing the injured rats to recover and walk again.

“While we achieved great results when oxidized ATP was injected directly into the spinal cord, this method would not be practical for use with spinal cord-injured patients,” said lead researcher Maiken Nedergaard, professor of Neurosurgery and director of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

“First, no one wants to put a needle into a spinal cord that has just been severely injured, so we knew we needed to find another way to quickly deliver an agent that would stop ATP from killing healthy motor neurons. Second, the compound we initially used, oxidized ATP, cannot be injected into the bloodstream because of its dangerous side effects.”

The NCA report shows that [...]]]> The National Confectioners Association (NCA) reports that the sales of sugar free gum and candy increased significantly during 2008. With reports that a large percentage of Americans are over weight or obese, this is a good sign that people are becoming more conscious of the in-between-meal treats they are enjoying.

The NCA report shows that sugar free gum sales increased 11.9%, licorice went up 9.2% and non-chocolate chewy candy sales are up 6.8%.

With these percentages in mind vending route operators may want to include these items in their next order for higher sales this upcoming new year. Besides sugar free gum , candymachines.com also offers licorice petites, in bulk. These easily dispense in vending machines with adjustable candy wheels so you can control the number of pieces that vend per quarter turn.

For office or home chewy munchies, Giant Chewy Nerds and chewy Nerds Rope Candy has gained in popularity. And, to name just a few, Dubble Bubble gum , Licorice Vines and traditional Nips candy are all great sugar free delights to have available.

There are always folks who can’t resist chocolate candy. And the NCA reports that chocolate candy in bags are leading the way in stronger every day sales. You can get a variety of bulk chocolate candy at great prices from candymachines.com .

Known as an “adult’ candy and for its unbelievably creamy texture, NIPS were introduced more than 80 years ago.  They were named Pearson [...]]]> Did you know that you can enjoy great tasting candy without the sugar?
Nestle’s NIPS creamy, sugar free candy fills the desire to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Known as an “adult’ candy and for its unbelievably creamy texture, NIPS were introduced more than 80 years ago.  They were named Pearson NIPS since the early 1920′s. Nestlé purchased NIPS in 1989, and the "Pearson" name was dropped in Fall 2000.

NIPS candy is a hard candy, however, as it melts in your mouth it softens to offer a slight chew. These bit size delights have an unmistakable hint or “nip” of flavor and are different from other hard candies because they are a milk-based hard caramel. The dairy ingredients make NIPS’ texture exceptionally smooth and creamy.

Candymachines.com offers this hard candy in the popular Coffee and Caramel flavors.  The 3.25 oz. bags are available either as a 6 pack, or in a 12 count box.  If you want both flavors, Candymachines.com offers a combination mix of  6 bags—3 Caramel and 3 Coffee.  Either flavor is a great little desert to top off a meal or snack!