Polyphenol-rich seaweed extracts may have anti-diabetic effects: Study
Polyphenol-rich extracts from edible seaweed may have anti-diabetic effects due to their ability to inhibit certain digestive enzymes, according to new research.
Archives for November 25, 2010
Prebiotic apple wedges may offer alternative for gut health boost
Applying prebiotic fibres to fresh-cut apple wedges may offer an alternative way for a daily boost to gut health, suggests new research from Ireland.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA issues first positive prebiotic opinion – or does it?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued its first positive health claim opinion for a prebiotic with a laxative effect – but it was not achieved via a typical prebiotic effect, according to a leading academic in the area.
Review highlights astaxanthin’s range of potential health benefits
The potential health benefits for astaxanthin, the pink pigment that gives salmon its color, range from possible risk reduction of metabolic syndrome to improved skin health, says a new review.
Cinnamon’s anti-diabetes benefits get clinical trial boost
A daily dose of two grams of cinnamon for 12 weeks may improve blood pressure measures and blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes, says new research from Imperial College London.
EFSA dismisses Leiber beta-glucan immunity health claim appeal
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has stood by its article 13.5 rejection of a beta-glucan immuntiy health claim after responding to questions from the submitter - German company Leiber.