Flavonoids linked to improved mental health
A diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee, tea and chocolate, could reduce the decline in mental function associated with age, says a new study from France.
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Usana commits millions to micronutrient research
Usana Health Sciences has announced it is expanding its partnership with Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute, by committing financially to assess the role of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in promoting health and preventing disease.
Gelatin combo eyed for tomato waste encapsulation
Researchers from Taiwan are eying a combination of gelatin and poly(-glutamic acid) (-PGA) for the encapsulation of lycopene from tomato pulp waste, offering alternatives for the ingredient increasingly in the consumer's eye.
Not all fruit antioxidants behave alike, USDA
Not all fruit antioxidants behave the same according to a recent study conducted by USDA researchers, information that reinforces the need for further research into how antioxidants perform in supplements.