Soy protein shows brain boosting benefits: Human data
Peptides from soybeans may influence the immune system and hormones linked to emotion, and ultimately boost brain function, according to a new Sino-Japanese study.
Archives for January 20, 2012
Potential for reduced glycaemic breakfast cereals with alternative flours, finds study
Using amaranth, millet or buckwheat flour to replace traditional flours can lower the glycaemic response in extruded breakfast cereals spelling opportunities for manufacturers, according to a study.
Prune rejection provokes piqued UK MEP into prune eating rumpus
UK Liberal Democrat MEP, Sir Graham Watson, has challenged European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli, to a prune eating contest in an adhoc, non-double blind, non-placebo controlled trial to demonstrate the digestive health...
CRN: There should not be a ‘trial by the press’ on DMAA
There should not be a ‘trial by the press’ on the controversial stimulant DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine), says the Council for Responsible Nutrition (USA).
‘Water apple’ extract may provide dietary support for diabetes
Extracts of a Malaysian medicinal plant known locally as the ‘water jambu’ or ‘water apple’ could provide bioactive compounds that help to support people suffering from diabetes by reducing lowering blood sugar levels, suggest researchers.
'Extraordinary outcome' for NutraCea as it pays off all of its creditors
Stabilized rice bran (SRB) specialist NutraCea has finally paid off all of its creditors 14 months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Purdue meta-analysis supports ‘modest’ weight management benefits of capsaicin
Capsaicin, the main pungent compound in hot peppers, and capsiates, non-pungent compounds in sweet peppers, show ‘modest’ weight management potential, says a new meta-analysis from Purdue University.
UK supplements market to drop 1.9% in 2011-2012 as recession bites
The UK market for vitamins, minerals and other food supplements like fish oils will shrink 1.9% in 2011-2012, a decline industry says is actually a decent performance given severe economic conditions.
Schiff and Aker file motion to stay Neptune patent infringement lawsuit
Schiff Nutrition International, Aker BioMarine ASA and its US subsidiary Aker BioMarine Antarctic USA have filed a motion to stay a patent infringement lawsuit filed against them by Aker’s arch rival Neptune Technologies & Bioressources.