Supercharging nutrition: Shocking sweet potatoes' boosts antioxidant content
Sweet potatoes can literally be supercharged with nutrients, producing up to 60% more polyphenols, by using a simple electric current, say researchers.
Archives for August 20, 2012
Vitamin D may decrease lung infection risk in children: Study
Supplementation with vitamin D has been shown to slash the risk of winter time respiratory infection by half, according to a new randomised trial.
Alpha-keto acids may boost training tolerance for athletes
Supplements of alpha-keto acids, analogs of amino acids, may improve exercise tolerance and enhance the stress-recovery state, says a new study.
Profits dip 11% at Swedish probiotic firm (sans Nestlé deal)
Pre-tax,half-year profits fell 11% to €4.54m at Swedish probiotics player BioGaia as distribution deals were modified or terminated.
Coconut water backed as ‘excellent’ sports drink for light exercise
Coconut water deserves its popular reputation as nature’s sports drink, according to a new scientific analysis presented at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
CreAgri hails ‘game-changing’ patent for olive compound’s anti-inflammatory activity
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted CreAgri a patent for the use of hydroxytyrosol from olive waste water as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Buckwheat flour improves nutrition and texture in gluten-free bread, study
Buckwheat flour significantly improves the nutritional and textural properties in gluten-free bread formulations, a study has found.
FDA dismisses Sen Durbin’s caffeine-energy drinks concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration has concluded that the caffeine content in energy drinks labeled as dietary supplements or beverages does not pose a safety issue, following demands by Senator Durbin for the Agency to look closely at the sector.
EU enters botanical health claim crossroads
The health claim-making future of hundreds of botanical extracts is being debated at EU level after being put on hold almost two years ago by the European Commission.