Apple peel extracts show blood pressure lowering potential
Extracts from apple peel may inhibit the activity of an enzyme linked to increasing blood pressure, suggests a new study from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Canada.
Archives for August 15, 2012
EFSA rejects Merck glucosamine-joint health appeal
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says German drug giant Merck has failed to convince it that glucosamine can benefit joint health and will not be changing its earlier rejection of the claim.
Nestlé research suggests goji berry's immune promise
A combination of milk protein and wolfberry (goji berry) fruit could help boost the immune function of elderly people by strengthening their ability to fight certain infections, according to new data from Nestlé.
Nuts for your nuts: Could walnuts help boost semen quality?
Consuming walnuts every day could help to improve the quality of semen in young men, according to new research data.
Updated: NSF and USADA voice concerns over USPlabs’ DMAA analysis
Analytical experts from NSF International and USADA have voiced concerns over the new DMAA analysis that claims to confirm the presence of DMAA in geranium, NutraIngredients-USA can report.
Curcumin linked to reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Consumption of Asia’s popular spice extract curcumin has been linked to a reduced risk in the development of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and improved beta-cell function in a new Thai study.
Dark chocolate could reduce heart disease risk, says study
Cocoa compounds found in dark chocolate can reduce blood pressure in the short term and could help guard against cardiovascular disease, according to a recently released study.
Gut microbiota opens locked prebiotic research doors
Evolving gut microbiota knowledge is being leveraged to drive prebiotic research forward and providing new insights into older prebiotics, according to a leading researcher.