Coffee may reduces fibrosis risk in people with liver disease
High consumption of coffee could hold the key to reducing the risk of advanced fibrosis in those with fatty liver disease, say researchers.
Archives for February 3, 2012
New probiotic strains will win health claims (but not for 10-15 years): Prof
Advances in genomics and understanding the human gut microbiota will lead to the discovery of probiotic bacterial strains that will deliver biomarker-measured health benefits – but it may take 10-15 years, according to a leading researcher.
Resveratrol’s metabolic mechanism pinpointed?
Researchers from the US National Institutes of Health may have identified the ‘missing link’ that help explains how resveratrol influences metabolism.
Cocoa offers ‘consistent’ benefits for heart health: Meta-analysis
Consumption of cocoa and the compounds it contains offer significant and ‘consistent’ benefits to blood flow and blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis of 42 studies.
Court to stay infringement litigation while Neptune’s krill patent is re-examined
The court handling a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Neptune Technologies and Bioressources against Aker BioMarine and Schiff Nutrition has agreed to stay (temporarily halt) proceedings until a re-examination of the krill oil patent at issue is...
Cargill: High purity, low viscosity is key to success in heart-healthy beta glucan applications
Its technical advantages over rival oat and barley-based beta glucans mean Cargill’s Barliv high-purity, low viscosity barley beta fiber can be used in a wider variety of heart-healthy foods and beverages, the firm has claimed.
Hunger-busting potato protein gains ground in functional food market
Slendesta – a potato protein ingredient from Kemin Health claimed to boost satiety – has raised its profile in the functional food market after being included in the Fullbar range of weight management products developed by bariatric surgeon Dr. Michael...
What does healthy snacking mean? Mintel asks
Most people consider fresh fruit and raw vegetables healthy snack choices, according to a recent survey from market research organization Mintel, but a surprising number think cookies and ice cream are also healthy snacks.
UK Herbal Quality Campaign concerns are “bogus", says ANH
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) has taken a swipe at the newly formed Herbal Quality Campaign (QHC) in the UK, labelling its concerns about herbal food supplements “bogus”.