New ingredients, new applications and new science are the focus of
the up-coming 3rd International Conference on Polyphenols in
Nutrition and Health, which promises to provide more information
for industrialists on how to better use...
Eating three or more servings a week of green leafy vegetables or
roots vegetables could reduce the risk of stomach cancer by between
35 and 57 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden.
The UKs dietary needs are not being met as a result of the change
in our trading patterns since joining the EU, according to new
research from the University of Surrey.
Our plain-dwelling ancestors were big-time eaters of inulin-containing plants, and prebiotic consumption was significantly higher than today, an archaeologist told attendees at the 5th Orafti Research Conference in Boston.
Science - consolidation and breakthroughs - took centre stage at
the 5th Orafti Research Conference last week, as world-leading
scientists convened to discuss prebiotics.
Increasing the daily intake of selenium from dietary and
supplementary sources, could cut the risk of bladder cancer by 70
per cent, suggests a new study from Belgium.
An extract derived from fresh blackberries has been seen to reduce
cancerous tumours and prevent the proliferation of cancer cells in
animal models, paving the way for further investigations into how
it could be used to support human...
A new epidemiological study has presented evidence that consumption
of fatty fish can help prevent the most common form of kidney
cancer in women, potentially providing yet another healthy point on
which to leverage sales of omega-3...
Curcumin has been found to block activity of a hormone implicated
in the development of colorectal cancer - results which contribute
to a growing body of evidence pointing to the spice's
cancer-fighting potential.
A new study from Sweden suggests that low folate levels may exert a
protective effect against colorectal cancer, a finding that could
have some bearing on discussions over mandatory folic acid
fortification in Europe.
A new method for extracting lycopene from watermelons developed by
US scientists could challenge tomatoes' pre-eminence as the source
of the antioxidant for foods and dietary supplements.
A little-known bottled water from Scotland may help to stop cancer
cells spreading, a study has found, giving the drink a unique
potential in healthy beverage trends.
Supplements of the sunshine vitamin could cut the risk of
pancreatic cancer in half, says a study led by researchers at
Northwestern and Harvard universities.
Researchers from the University of Ulster and University College
Cork are to embark on a three-year project to investigate what
level of dietary vitamin D is needed to maintain good vitamin D
status in winter.
A team of researchers from Mexico have reported a process to
produce the carotenoid beta-cryptoxanthin at high yields and purity
for use in dietary supplements.
Intake of the carotenoids lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin improved
iron absorption from a meal and even reversed the inhibitory
effects of coffee, says a new study.
ReGen Therapeutics is seeking shareholder go-ahead to issue more
shares and/or securities to facilitate potential future
fundraisings and fund acquisition of complementary businesses; and
has reported positive findings in a study...
The antioxidant content of tea could mean that drinking three or
more cups a day could reduce the risk of a wide range of health
problems, ranging from cancer to heart disease, and may even be
healthier than water, says a review from...
Donors have injected $15m into the Minnesota-based Hormel Institute
in support of the study of food compounds to prevent cancer - a
further boost for the center following discoveries on antioxidant
benefits of green tea and ginger.
In an effort to protect the saw palmetto industry, Valensa
International is offering a free saw palmetto analysis and
profiling program to nutraceutical manufacturers.
Isoflavones in the their aglycone form are absorbed faster and in
bigger amounts from soy milk than the glucoside form, reports a new
study from Yakult.
The science supporting the health benefits of tomatoes,
particularly processed tomato products and extracts, is much
stronger than that behind pure lycopene, says a new review.
Ginseng, one of the most well known traditional herbals, may
improve survival rates and quality of life for breast cancer
patients, suggests a study based in China, but experts have urged
caution over the results.
The anti-cancer action of compounds found in broccoli has been much
studied, but new research suggests that purer active compounds
could be obtained from woad, an ancient source of blue dye and
member of the same brassica plant family.
A diet rich in certain flavonoids, from eating plenty of fruit and
vegetables, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 40
per cent, says a large observational study from Italy.
The North American market for lignan-containing dietary supplements
is streets ahead of Europe's, indicates data from Mintel,
suggesting that there is scope for more educational efforts aimed
at formulators and consumers on this...
The benefits of antioxidant supplements, from vitamins and
carotenoids to polyphenols, are just a 'myth', says an article in
the New Scientist magazine.
Quercetin and curcumin, compounds found naturally in onions and
curry, could reduce the risk of colon cancer, suggests a small
clinical trial from the US.
In the past 18 months, consumer awareness of plant lignans and
their human metabolites has grown with media coverage of studies
proposing health benefits. But where does the science stand at
present?
Increasing omega-3 fatty acid levels, and decreasing levels of
omega-6, could reduce the risk of prostate cancer, if results from
an animal study also apply to humans.
A promising laboratory study into the preventative action of
Nexrutine from Phellodendron tree bark on prostate cancer could
open up new avenues of commercialization for its formulator Next
Pharmaceuticals.
The quantity of carotenoids from watermelon, particularly lycopene
and beta-carotene, increases if stored at room temperature, says a
study from US Department of Agriculture researchers.
A meta-analysis of 59 trials, rated by the reviewers as being of
'low' quality, has led to a conclusion that dietary supplements for
cancer patients do not improve survival or benefit prognosis.
A report published by non-profit organisation GreenFacts is aiming
to bring scientific consensus on the role of diet and nutrition in
chronic disease prevention to a non-specialist audience.
Drinking at least one cup of tea a day could cut the risk of cancer
in the gallbladder and bile ducts by about 40 per cent, suggests a
population-based study from China.
Outreach is fundamental to future growth of the natural products
industry, and two long-time industry professionals have hit on a
two-part model, comprising a supplement line and a magazine, that
look set to boost education and get...
Ingredient suppliers have been quick to tap fruits and vegetables
shown to have a high antioxidant content, like tomatoes and
broccoli. Now new research suggests that mushrooms deserve a place
in the antioxidant hall of fame, with...
Two servings of soy a day reduced levels of the prostate cancer
marker PSA in free-living men by 14 percent, but didn't affect
testosterone levels, says a new pilot study from Hawaii.
Daily folic acid supplements could improve DNA stability and reduce
the risk of certain cancers linked to faults in the genetic code,
suggests new research.
The flavonoid xanthohumol found in hops could help prevent prostate
cancer, but the scientists suggest supplements rather than beer for
exploiting the potential benefits.
Dutch scientists have reported that a high dietary intake of plant
lignans could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by half, the
first such report linking lignans to this type of cancer.
A high intake of plant lignans could reduce the risk of breast
cancer for pre-menopausal women by 78 per cent, says new research
from Germany that adds significantly to the current body of
science.
High daily intakes of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as
well as vegetables in general, could reduce the risk of non-Hodgkin
lymphoma by almost 50 per cent, says a new study.
Dietary supplement of stanol and sterol esters may lower the rate
of colon cell growth and protect against colon cancer, if
the results from hamsters can be applied to humans.
Spanish biotech Natraceutical has solicited a patent for its new
cocoa-derived CCX-70 ingredient, which boasts six times the
antioxidant value of vitamin C and gives dietetic food and
supplement formulators a new healthy tool to work...
A daily supplement of probiotics could reduce the risk of liver
cancer caused by fungal toxins in foods, a leading cause of the
disease in some of the world's most populous countries.
Biohit Oyj, the Finnish company behind a cysteine chewing gum
unveiled this week that could help reduce the risk of oral cancer
in smokers and drinkers, is looking for partners to help realise
the full potential of its technology...