Antioxidants/carotenoids

Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen: Study

22-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New human research has found that consuming grapes can protect against ultraviolet (UV) skin damage --and polyphenols are the likely culprit.

Research charity highlights supplement choice as flavanol source in Mars memory study

16-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

The decision to use cocoa flavanol supplements to investigate its effects on memory has been pointed out by a director of one of the UK’s largest medical research charities, in which she highlighted the use of this delivery form.

Mushrooms make up shortfall in dietary nutrients, study suggests

08-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Mushrooms are able to make up a shortfall in dietary nutrients without increasing calories, sodium or fat, says a group of researchers, who highlight the potential benefits to the diets of children.

News in Brief

IFF’s olive leaf extract non-GMO verified

03-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF has received Non-GMO Project Verified certification for its Benolea (EFLA® 943) olive leaf extract for cardiovascular health.

RCT: Sage extract offers working memory and cognitive performance benefits

02-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A sage extract and essential oil combination can significantly improve cognitive performance, according to a new industry funded RCT.

Dietary antioxidants beneficial to Alzheimer’s patients

29-Jan-2021 By Lynda Searby

Eating fewer legumes, cottage cheese and sausages and more flour products, honey, meat and poultry may have a beneficial effect on the antioxidative status of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers find.

Fermentation specialist Biomedican to spin off astaxanthin unit

18-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fermentation specialist Biomedican plans to spin off a subsidiary that will be focused on astaxanthin production via a bioengineered yeast, the company said recently.

Review backs role of grape polyphenols in sports performance

11-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Back in the day the beverage of choice for Tour de France riders famously used to be a bottle of red wine. They may have been on to something, a recent review suggests.

Algalif responds to astaxanthin demand by green lighting €22m expansion

06-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Icelandic astaxanthin producer Algalif announces a €22m expansion to its production facilities in a round of investment that builds on 2019’s manufacturing upgrades to meet rising demand.

Report raises concern over supplement use in COVID-19

05-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Global use of supplements increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet many have admitted to letting their daily dietary habits slip, suggesting consumers may have fallen prey to marketing misinformation online, according to a new report from Poland.

Mouse study: Fermented paprika may protect against retinal degeneration

04-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Fermented paprika may be a potential candidate to protect against retinal degenerative diseases through the regulation of oxidative stress, according to a study in mice.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Iprona launches sports nutrition product-friendly tart cherry extract

16-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Italian fruit extracts firm Iprona makes available CherryCraft, a tart cherry extract that could prove useful in sports nutrition products after studies link it to improved muscle recovery and cardiovascular health.

ALA cuts muscle damage, boosts recovery in study

10-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid helped a group of healthy young male athletes maintained muscle strength following hard training, a new study has found.

Cocoa flavanols enhance brain function by boosting blood flow, suggests study

26-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Cocoa flavanols appear to aid in cognitive performance and recovery according to a UK-US study, which suggests these nutrients promote better blood flow to the brain.

FutureYou Cambridge welcomes Prime Fifty to supplement stable

17-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Supplement firm FutureYou Cambridge are to acquire fellow UK nutritional company Prime Fifty in a deal that adds a range of supplements targeted at the over 50s category.