Healthy dietary patterns that lead to a reduction in blood pressure (BP) may be best achieved with individualized dietary advice and certain food supplements, according to a study out of the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine in Wollongong,...
Patients with the long-term mental disorder schizophrenia have low levels of folate and vitamins B12, C, E and D, according to a review, which could not determine a definitive cause and effect relationship.
Reduced levels of inflammatory markers were seen in diabetic patients supplemented with vitamin D, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.
The combination of astaxanthin and sesamin (AS) may help promote recovery from mental and physical fatigue, according to a study from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
Consuming a combination of rice bran and soy milk at the same time as foods could lead to a significant reduction in glycaemic index, new data suggests.
Reviewing existing studies looking at vitamin D functions in skin physiology, Qatari researchers found mounting evidence that ingesting vitamin D may help improve skin inflammatory symptoms.
Widening food choices in older adults in long-term and post-acute care (PAC) settings may reduce malnutrition and improve quality of life, suggests U.S. industry body.
NHANES data says that 90% of Americans are not getting enough choline in their diet. With building science and awareness, experts believe choline is at a tipping point.
The use of a gamma-cyclodextrin formulation in curcumin supplements could provide a significant boost to bioavailability, say researchers who report a 39-fold improvement versus standardised unformulated curcumin.
Nutritional labelling could help motivate people to eat healthier, according to new Spanish research demonstrating a link between label use and intake of fruits, vegetables and fish.
Mice given curcumin and piperine while on a calorie restricted diet lost more fat than control group mice and exhibited significantly lower plasma inflammatory markers associated with obesity, according to researchers from Tufts University in Boston and...
Scientists looking to boost the levels of healthy fats in eggs have found that that increasing oleic acid - the main fatty acid found in olive oil - had an unexpected effect on levels of omega-3.
