Organic beetroot boosts stamina: Study
Drinking organic beetroot juice boosts stamina and could help you exercise for up to 15 per cent longer, according to a study published by the UK University of Exeter's School of Sport and Health Sciences.
Archives for May 19, 2010
Cognis wins Novel Foods approval for plant sterols in Canada
Health Canada has granted Novel Foods Approval for Cognis’ plant sterols, preparing the way for the near launch of foods with the company’s cholesterol lowering phytosterols.
Health claim creativity called for at Vitafoods
With little change in sight in the European Union’s new stringent health claims system, industry is being urged to get creative to promote healthy foods and supplements, at a packed Vitafoods discussion this morning.
Vitamin E may boost immune function: Mouse study
Dietary supplements of vitamin E tocotrienols may enhance immune function and help us maintain our immune health as we age, suggests a new study.
Study into benefits of DanActive yoghurt drink delivers 'mixed results'
A randomised clinical study on the health effects of drinking the probiotic yoghurt-like drink DanActive suggests that it may protect children from gastrointestinal illness but have little influence on their daily life.
High blood pressure in young people concerns experts
About one in 30 Canadian children and adolescents have high blood pressure or are at risk of developing it, according to a new study from Statistics Canada.
EFSA health claims approach ‘medicalises’ foods, says industry
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) approach to assessing health claims is resulting in the ‘medicalisation’ of food and is blocking scientifically-backed health communication, according to food and supplement industry associations.
Study demonstrates heart health benefits of pistachios
A diet that includes pistachios could help improve heart health, according to a new study, which suggests that regular servings of the nuts reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.