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Scientists from Unilever R&D have modelled the absorption and breakdown of L-theanine in humans, with results that may cast more light on the potential brain benefits of the tea compound.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) should focus its limited resources on basic science and mechanistic studies, says the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
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Nestlé has announced the creation of two new organisations to develop personalised health science nutrition to prevent and treat health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and Alzheimer's.
Special Edition: Asia
Green tea, soy and CoQ10 are some of the best known ingredients for supplements and functional foods from Japan, but a wealth of lesser-known foodstuffs are also the subject of inquiry into their potential health benefits.
Stricter clinical trials and a multifaceted approach may unlock the clinical potential of antioxidants, Japanese reviewers report.