Consuming antioxidant-enriched foods on a regular basis could
improve immune function, and might ultimately help people live
longer, if the results of a new animal study also apply to humans.
University of Birmingham researchers have reported that caffeine
can boost nerve cell activity in the brain, potentially protecting
against memory loss.
European functional food makers have another source of phytosterols
to choose from, now that Procter & Gamble's Nutraphyl branded
sterols and sterol-esters have been given the green light for use
in the EU under novel foods...
Alltracel has obtained positive pre-clinical results from
investigations into the effect of its cellulose
cholesterol-lowering technology in combination with plant sterols,
which may help smooth the route to its use in functional...
Sales of phytosterols in Europe are predicted to more than double
by 2012, but companies need to turn consumer awareness into
understanding and acceptance, says a new report from Frost and
Sullivan.
Elderly men, a population that is often overlooked in bone health
studies, could also benefit from daily supplements of fortified
milk, says new research from Australia.
The role of caffeine in the health of premature and low birth
weight babies has come under scrutiny with two studies, one
investigating the impact of mothers' intake during pregnancy and
the other adding to existing evidence...
Cholesterol-lowering plant sterols look set to appear in more
product categories in Europe, since the EC Commission has given the
green-light for their use in dietary supplements and rye breads.
A combination of two common dietary supplements, L-carnitine and
alpha-lipoic acid, could reduce oxidative stress associated with
ageing and boost energy production, says new research - adding to
previous reports.
A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in olive oil, fresh vegetables and
vitamin E, could reduce the risk of obstructions in blood vessels
in the elderly, says Italian research.
Snacking on bars containing plant sterols and glucomannan could
improve cholesterol levels of both diabetic and non-diabetics, but
had no effect on glucose control, reports a Canadian study.
Cognis is counting on phytosterols and branded ingredients like
Tonalin CLA to drive its nutrition and health business unit, while
at the same time investigating strategic options for the company as
a whole
A new report published by the European Nutrition for Health
Alliance (ENHA) has drawn attention to the issue of malnutrition in
Europe's ageing population - a problem it says is widespread but
receives considerably less attention...
Drinking caffeine drinks appears to stifle the body's ability to
boost blood flow to the heart during exercise, suggests new
research out of Switzerland.
A calorie-restricted diet could slow down ageing of the heart and
prolong lifespan, according to new research from Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Since it started offering its Cholevel IP (identity preserved)
soy-derived phytosterols last year, Chinese health ingredients
supplier Fenchem has seen exports to Europe and the United States
soar to such an extent that it now claims...
Supplements containing vitamins and other micronutrients can
improve heart function and quality of life in elderly patients with
chronic heart failure, claims a joint British-German study.
Companies extracting sterols from pine trees are looking for a
greater share of Europe's cholesterol-lowering foods market,
exploiting the challenges faced by producers of vegetable
oil-derived sterols.
An Austrian research team has unveiled good news for the makers of
energy and stimulant drinks, with evidence that caffeine delivers
visibly increased brain activity that stimulates short-term memory.
Intake of beta-carotene from foods is inversely associated with
lower mortality, including death from heart disease and cancer, in
the elderly, shows a new study across different European
populations.
Broccoli, potatoes, oranges, apples and radishes all contain
substances that act in the same way as drugs used to treat
Alzheimer's, UK researchers will report today.
Rising consumption of energy drinks that contain high levels of
sugar and caffeine may be contributing to our expanding waistlines,
according to new research that could prove damaging for the booming
energy drinks market.
Multivitamin and mineral supplements do not appear to prevent
infections in older people living at home, report researchers in
Scotland today, raising questions for a significant segment of the
supplement-taking population.
Measures to slow age-related disease and improve the quality of the
elderly must be investigated by government, said a UK report
yesterday, underlining the need for attention to growing numbers of
older people, reports Dominique Patton.
Elderly people who are frail and at risk for bone fractures may be
helped somewhat by giving them both vitamin D and calcium,
according to the results of a new review of previous studies.
Foods designed to help slow ageing are exploding onto the European
market, with mainstream manufacturers confirming that the trend may
be here to stay, reports Dominique Patton.
Taking antioxidant vitamins or other supplements may do little to
slow ageing, say US researchers, calling into question one of the
leading theories that underpins many products in the nutraceutical
industry, writes Dominique Patton.
The second biggest supplier of natural vitamin E, US group Archer
Daniels Midland (ADM), has gained non-GM certification for its
natural vitamin E, phytosterols and mixed tocopherols, writes
Dominique Patton.
Caffeine increased the cyclists' absorption of carbohydrates from a
sports drink in new UK research, writes Dominique Patton,
offering a new area of innovation for manufacturers of sports
products.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to consider putting caffeine
tablets back on the banned substance list after several Australian
athletes, including the national rugby union captain, George
Gregan, admitted to taking them.
Researchers in Aberdeen have found that elderly people who
regularly took calcium and vitamin D supplements did not suffer
less fractures than their peers.
Health ingredients manufacturer Fenchem says its newly certified
range of non-GMO products will lead the way in building confidence
in Chinese manufacturers, reports Dominique Patton.
People who consume a lot of folate, or take large doses of folic
acid in supplement form, may have a faster rate of mental decline
when older, say researchers on a large population study.
A bread fortified with very high levels of vitamin D appeared to be
much better at protecting bone health in elderly people than
bone-building drugs, according to a study presented this week.
A 60-year-old who follows the Mediterranean diet can expect to live
a year longer than his peer who prefers foods commonly eaten in
northern Europe, says a study out today.
There is currently not enough evidence to suggest that multivitamin
and mineral supplements prevent infections in elderly people,
according to a meta-analysis published on the BMJ website today.
Caffeine significantly reduced insulin sensitivity in a small
study, and was not corrected by the usually beneficial effects of
weight loss or exercise.
Taking vitamin E supplements for several years did not reduce the
risk of cancer or cardiovascular events in a group of elderly
diabetics and heart disease patients, report researchers today.
Giving high dose vitamin D supplements to elderly housebound people
should be seriously considered as a means of preventing falls and
fractures, writes a consultant in this week's BMJ.
US ingredients supplier SourceOne Global Partners has gained
non-GMO certification for a range of soy-based products that will
meet demand for non-GM health ingredients in Europe, writes
Dominique Patton.
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