Resveratrol supplements could improve heart health: Study
Daily supplements of resveratrol may improve vascular function and lead to improved cardiovascular health, according to new research.
Archives for September 6, 2010
Report finds low innovation in functional foods for kids
Innovation in healthy foods for children has been surprisingly lacking over the past year, with activity being particularly low in the North American market, according to a new global report.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA rejects claim linking grape OPCs with vein benefits
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has turned down a health claim application linking an extract from grape seeds to a reduced risk of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
Sports drinks boost endurance among young team players
New research suggests that isotonic sports drinks can enhance the performance of young adolescents competing in team games.
Resveratrol gum maker expects “great interest” in US
The launch of a chewing gum containing resveratrol is expected to be greeted with “great interest” in the US, say the Danish makers of the gum.
Beauty from Within 2010: Harnessing the potential of nutricosmetics
Beauty from Within 2010 Conference, brought to you by CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com and NutraIngredients.com, will get under the skin of the growing nutricosmetics sector.
Coffee may protect against DNA damage: Study
A daily cup of coffee may reduce the oxidative damage to DNA by 12 percent, according to a pan-European study.
Small babies need iron supplements, say Swedish researchers
Recommendations should change so that babies born with marginally low birth weight received iron supplements, suggests new research from Sweden.