03-Feb-2012 - Advances in genomics and understanding the human gut microbiota will lead to the discovery of probiotic bacterial strains that will deliver biomarker-measured health benefits – but it may take 10-15 years, according to a leading researcher.
03-Feb-2012 - Consumption of cocoa and the compounds it contains offer significant and ‘consistent’ benefits to blood flow and blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis of 42 studies.
03-Feb-2012 - Researchers from the US National Institutes of Health may have identified the ‘missing link’ that help explains how resveratrol influences metabolism.
03-Feb-2012 - High consumption of coffee could hold the key to reducing the risk of advanced fibrosis in those with fatty liver disease, say researchers.
02-Feb-2012 - A glass of cranberry juice per day may reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children by 43%, suggests a new study funded by Ocean Spray.
02-Feb-2012 - Purple potatoes that contain high levels of antioxidants could help to lower blood pressure in people with obesity, according to new research.
01-Feb-2012 - Daily intake of garlic may reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, says a meta-analysis of 26 studies that provides some clarity to the inconsistent clinical trials data.
01-Feb-2012 - University of Copenhagen researchers report that flax fiber consumed in a tablet or as a beverage had similar hunger-suppressing effects, but the greater convenience of the tablets may make them an “attractive alternative” to beverages.
01-Feb-2012 - The European Union, the Dutch government, academia and companies like Nestlé and DSM have united in two projects backed by €10m in an effort to develop “optimal health” biomarkers in areas like metabolic health that can be used to back health claims.
01-Feb-2012 - Decaffeinated green coffee could help to preserve memory functions by improving energy metabolism in the brain, according to new research in mice.
31-Jan-2012 - Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy could cut the risk of babies developing eczema and egg allergies by over a third, say researchers
31-Jan-2012 - Eating at least one yogurt or drinking a glass of milk each day could have a positive impact on cognitive function, according to a new US study published in the International Dairy Journal.
31-Jan-2012 - An antioxidant rich purple coloured tomato, that contains high levels of anthocyanins, has been bred by researchers in the USA.
30-Jan-2012 - Supplementing the diet with selenium-enriched yeast may reduce inflammation linked to arthritis, suggests new research from Brazil.
30-Jan-2012 - Polyphenol rich extracts from grape seeds could help to fight of cancers of the head and neck whilst leaving healthy cells unharmed, according to the findings of a ‘dramatic’ new animal study.
27-Jan-2012 - The ability of a fermented soy product to reduce body fat levels may be linked to a person’s genetics, says a new study from South Korea.
27-Jan-2012 - Researchers have unveiled the development of new and ‘much-needed’ reference methodolgy that promises to assure more accurate and reliable measurements of vitamin D status.
27-Jan-2012 - The British Nutrition Association has said that there is insufficient evidence that bread causes bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort.
26-Jan-2012 - Daily supplements of an extract from French maritime pine bark may boost skin elasticity by 25% and skin hydration by 8%, says a new study.
26-Jan-2012 - Just days after the nutrition science world was rocked by allegations that a famed veteran resveratrol researcher fabricated data in 26 articles over seven years, a British Medical Journal survey reveals the practice is disturbingly widespread.
26-Jan-2012 - Extracts from the tropical vegetable bitter gourd may help to alleviate the effects and incidence of metabolic syndrome, according to preliminary research.
25-Jan-2012 - Increased intakes of fiber may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by 60%; with both soluble and insoluble forms offering benefits, suggests a new study from Italy.
25-Jan-2012 - Selenium enrichment of yeast changes the expression of certain proteins in the organism, five of which have reported anti-cancer effects, says a new study from Penn State.
25-Jan-2012 - Eating cocoa could help to prevent intestinal disease and complaints linked to oxidative stress, including colon cancer caused by chemical substances, suggests new research in rats.
24-Jan-2012 - Supplementing a Mediterranean-style diet with co-enzyme Q10 may reduce markers of inflammation and improve a range of health measures, including heart and joint health.