Leucine may help to burn fat but spare muscle wastage: Pilot study
Research in high altitude climbers has suggested that supplementation with the amino acid leucine can help to boost fat burning whilst preventing loss of muscle tissue.
Archives for August 28, 2011
Omega-3 DHA may reduce the severity of stroke: Study
Consuming the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reduce the extent of damage following a stroke by 25%, suggests a new study with mice.
Vitamin A supplements may save 600,000 children annually
Supplements of vitamin A may reduce child mortality in low and middle income countries by an astonishing 24%, which could save 600,000 lives per year, says a new meta-analysis.
Systematic review: Chocolate can reduce heart disease risk by a third
A Cambridge University-led systematic review published today in the British Medical Journal has concluded that polyphenol-rich chocolate consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease by a third.
AHPA urges careful FDA use of administrative detention under FSMA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged to continue to use its administrative detention authority sparingly under new food safety regulations, according to comments from the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
Powdered milk demand in China driving Abbott's expansion
Abbott has said it will invest US$230m to build a new nutrition manufacturing facility in China, representing the company's largest investment in China to date.