Healthy diets linked to higher childhood IQ
Children who consume a healthy diet during childhood may have slightly higher IQ scores than those who are fed on diets of unhealthy diets of ‘junk food’, according to new research.
Archives for August 7, 2012
UK watchdog ‘O-Kays’ Unilever healthy oil campaign
The voluntary UK watchdog has backed a TV campaign for Unilever Flora Cuisine that was challenged over claims the omega-3 imbued cooking oil contained, “45% less saturated fat than olive oil".
Review backs nutrition for cutting stroke risk
Increasing dietary intake of fruit and vegetables could help slash the risk of stroke, though more information is needed on how other nutrients and diets can modify risks, says a new review of clinical data.
Botanic Innovation targets anti-oxidant rich tomato seed oil at hair and skin care
Botanic Innovation has launched its Tomato Seed Oil for the cosmetics and personal care market, targeting its rich antioxidant properties at a wide range of skin and hair care products.
EFSA beats off more Lactobacillus probiotic claims
The most researched group of probiotic strains – Lactobacillus – has been delivered yet another blow by the EU’s central science agency, which rejected digestive and vaginal health claims for nine individual strains.
ABA attacks 'clear bias' of BMJ on sports drinks
The American Beverage Association (ABA) has lashed out at the British Medical Journal (BMJ) for a critical article series on sports drinks, and said the journal showed bias in overlooking 'widely accepted' research thereon.
Resveratrol shows potential for blood sugar control: Human data
Three months of consuming a daily supplement of resveratrol may help with blood sugar control and improve blood pressure in type-2 diabetics, suggests data from India.
LactoSpore chosen for Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt, with more product launches to follow
Sabinsa’s LactoSpore has been selected for Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, the world’s top-selling self-serve frozen yogurt brand, and consumers can expect more products with the probiotic ingredient from other companies soon, says Sabinsa’s marketing director.