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Bruce Ames: Vitamin insufficiency boosting age-related diseases

09-Feb-2010 - It is literally all about living for today. By understanding that nature favours survival today...

Beyond guilt - Barry Callebaut predicts a healthy future for chocoholics

03-Feb-2010 - ConfectioneryNews.com caught up with Hans Vriens, chief innovation officer with global chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut...

Omega-3 may slash psychotic disorder risk: Study

02-Feb-2010 - Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oil may reduce the likelihood of developing psychotic disorders in high-risk...

Omega-3 may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s: Rat study

01-Feb-2010 - The omega-3 compound ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA) may improve memory and learning, and reduce the risk...

UK consumers embrace alternative medicines

28-Jan-2010 - Sales of complementary therapies such as traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines are booming in the...

More folate may mean less depression: Study

27-Jan-2010 - Higher blood levels of folate may reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in men, but...

Green tea antioxidants more bioavailable than thought?

22-Jan-2010 - The bioavailability of antioxidant catechins from green tea may be more than previously thought, says...

No safety concerns over Ferric sodium EDTA, finds EFSA

20-Jan-2010 - Ferric sodium EDTA can be safely used in food supplements, a European Food Safety Authority...

Nestlé target elderly with high-dose drink

19-Jan-2010 - Nestlé has launched a 200mL nutrient drink in Switzerland targeting the malnourished elderly – a...

Tea compounds may boost attention span: Unilever

19-Jan-2010 - The tea compounds L-theanine and caffeine at levels obtained in a single cup of tea...

Dried fruit show potential as green tea extract carriers

18-Jan-2010 - Fortifying dried fruit pieces like apple with green tea extracts may boost the antioxidant content...

Grapefruit juice may boost CoQ10 uptake: Study

15-Jan-2010 - A glass of grapefruit juice may improve intestinal absorption of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) by almost...

Vitamin E may boost brain health after stroke

13-Jan-2010 - Tocotrienols may prevent nerve cell death in the brain following a stroke, suggests new research...

Blueberries may boost memory in older adults: Study

11-Jan-2010 - Supplemental blueberries for only 12 weeks may boost memory in older people with early memory...

Grape juice may boost memory in elderly: Study

08-Jan-2010 - Daily consumption of Concord grape juice may enhance memory in older people with mild...

Krill oil – hope or hype for the omega-3 market?

07-Jan-2010 - Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the nutrition industry’s big fish, and an emerging presence...

St John’s wort not effective for IBS: Study

05-Jan-2010 - Daily supplements of St John’s wort are not effective for improving symptoms of irritable bowel...

Study questions ginkgo biloba for brain health

04-Jan-2010 - Daily supplements of Gingko biloba do not slow the decline in brain function that occurs...

EFSA issues omega-3 DHA levels and wording advice

21-Dec-2009 - DHA-related brain and eye health claims for infants have been backed by the European Food...

Russia not so different from EU

16-Dec-2009 - The main consumer trends in Russia are parallel to those in Europe, says Fortitech Europe’s...

Neptune to appeal European patent revocation

15-Dec-2009 - Canadian global krill leader, Neptune Bioressources and Technologies, has confirmed it will appeal a decision...

European krill patent revoked

15-Dec-2009 - Opposition to a patent held by global krill leader, Neptune Technologies and Bioressources, has been...

DHA revisions offer hope to health claim rejections

15-Dec-2009 - The affirmation that the omega-3 DHA can benefit cognitive and eye health offers hope to...

Omega-3, 6 and 9 form wins EU novel foods approval

14-Dec-2009 - The European/Asian arm of Canadian fatty acid specialist, Bioriginal, has gained a European Union novel...

Krill oil ingredient firm awarded grant towards clinical research

14-Dec-2009 - Norwegian firm Aker BioMarine claims a fund from a government agency will go towards the...

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