Olive oil extract shows brain protecting benefits
An olive extract rich in hydroxytyrosol may protect neurons in the brain from the normal deterioration associated with aging, suggests a new study.
Archives for August 2, 2010
Solae: EFSA soy-cholesterol opinion is “disconcerting”
Leading soy supplier Solae has criticised the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for a selective approach that saw the agency’s health claims panel dismiss upward of 30 human intervention studies contained in an article 14, soy protein,...
Early-life cholesterol increases future heart disease risk: Study
Young adults with high cholesterol levels are at a greater risk of developing heart conditions in later life, reveals a 20-year study that claims to be the first of its kind to confirm the long-term link.
Resveratrol’s anti-inflammatory power gets human data boost
New research has observed the suppressive effects of resveratrol on inflammation and oxidative stress in humans – the first time such effects have been observed.
Probiotic research grants handed out
Danone and Yakult have handed out another $100,000 for research into the benefits of probiotics for irritable bowel syndrome and the identification of new beneficial probiotic strains.
Kraft immunity water targeted for class action
A Minneapolis-based legal firm is attempting to drum up support for a class action against a vitamin-fortified Kraft water called Crystal Light Immunity.
DSM ‘record’ results boosted by nutrition
DSM today reported what it calls the best quarter in its history, with operating profit almost tripling compared to last year.
Yakult confident about probiotic dossier
Probiotics player Yakult is confident the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will hand its probiotic-immunity health claim dossier a positive opinion, despite the agency contacting it with further questions.