Vitamin D may help functioning of ageing in eyes: Study
Supplementation with vitamin D3 could help to reduce the effects of ageing on vision, and may help to combat age related eye diseases, according to new research in mice.
Archives for January 18, 2012
AlgaeBio aims for spring launch of novel algal EPA/DHA oils
Algae Biosciences Corporation – one of several high-profile new entrants to the algal omega-3 fatty acids market – hopes to be in a position to supply commercial quantities of EPA/DHA-rich oil by April.
Study: “Geranium oils do not contain DMAA-MHA”
Geranium oils do not contain the stimulant DMAA-MHA, according to new research that once again questions the study often cited by pre-workout and weight loss supplements claiming it does.
Mate extract may slash body fat levels, says Frutarom study
An extract from green mate may help reduce body fat more than placebo, according to new results from a randomized placebo-controlled human study.
Neptune gains momentum in Asia as krill oil JV outlines new factory plans
Construction of a new factory that will manufacture Neptune Technologies & Bioressources’ krill oil products in Asia, will begin late this year or early next, and start generating revenue in 2014, bosses at the Canadian firm have revealed.
DRI president leads 2012 dairy charge to spotlight ‘total nutrient package’
Reflecting on a successful last year in research terms, US Dairy Research Institute (DRI) president Gregory Miller told Dairy Reporter.com about the key challenges facing the industry in 2012.
Academics attempt to bridge probiotic science and marketing gap
“Currently, there is a gap between the point where the biomedical science ends (with the publication of a paper in a scientific journal) and the point where the business begins (with the claim for a health benefit).”
Study highlights vitamin D deficiency in Australia
Nearly one-third of Australian adults over the age of 25 have a vitamin D deficiency, according to new research.
Oily fish during pregnancy shows immune boosting potential for infants
Consuming a couple of servings of salmon per week during the third trimester of pregnancy may influence immune system health in the infants, says a new study.