Protein supplements show blood pressure lowering activity
Daily supplements of milk and soy protein are both effective at lowering blood pressure, and both performed better that carbohydrates, say results of a clinical trial.
Archives for July 18, 2011
Soy story 2: Rejected soy players resubmit cholesterol health claim
Just days after its soy protein-cholesterol reduction health claim was writ into the European Union register of rejected claims, the soy industry has re-entered the game with a fresh submission it says has learnt hard lessons from last year’s EFSA rebuttal.
Chromium picolinate benefitting from EFSA quality seal of approval
High quality chromium picolinate, the blood glucose controlling mineral form last year approved for use in foods in the European Union by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), is benefitting from the approval that backed high quality forms of the...
Special Edition: Diabetes
How can nutrition aid diabetes management?
Diabetes affects more than 220 million people globally and the consequences of high blood sugar kill 3.4 million every year. In the second part of our special series on diabetes, NutraIngredients looks at the role of nutrition and diet in managing, and...
Robinson Pharma gets USP approval for tablets
California-based Robinson Pharma has earned USP verification for four tablet formulations, as the company consolidates its quality program across the country.
Listen up! Antioxidants may slash risk of hearing loss, says study
Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins A and E may significantly reduce the risk of hearing loss, according to a new study from Australia.