Green tea shows benefits for elderly with metabolic syndrome
Three cups of green tea per day may help elderly people with metabolic syndrome lose weight and trim their waistlines, suggests a new study from Brazil.
Archives for August 21, 2012
Acai may counter oxidative stress and boost lifespan, in fruit flies
Consumption of a commercially available acai berry product has been found to triple the lifespan of fruit flies by new research that suggests supplementation with the berry could also protect flies against oxidative stress.
Special edition: Oral health
Probiotics’ oral health potential gathers pace
Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor. But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do...
DMAA in the dock
Germany: DMAA safety data “full of gaps”
The German food safety agency has warned people with increased blood pressure and those suffering from cardiovascular disease off disputed stimulant DMAA, and called for a probe into its legal status.
Special edition: Oral health
Health claim wins drive oral health NPD
Functional gum is the obvious stand-out when it comes to nutrition-focused oral health solutions. Some of these products may be aimed at other health conditions like satiety, but the majority focus on battling dental diseases like periodontitis, caries...
General Mills says health has become ‘a primary driver of innovation’
General Mills claims it has improved the nutritional profile of 68% of its product line by sales volume since 2005, reformulating to include more fiber, calcium and whole grains, and less sodium, saturated fat, trans fat and added sugar.
Special edition: Oral health
The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients
Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much...
Frutarom posts powerful profit and sales growth
Frutarom has posted strong double digit growth figures for its second quarter/half year results, driven by acquisitions, organic growth, price increases, falling raw material costs and more favourable purchasing deals.
CSPI takes aim at Welch’s heart healthy claims
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has challenged Welch Foods over its marketing of fruit snacks, fruit cocktails, spreads and juices as ‘heart healthy’ – and Welch’s has rebuffed the accusations, calling them misguided.
Parrillo Performance receives FDA warning letter for cGMP violations
Bodybuilding supplement manufacturer Parrillo Performance has received a warning letter from the FDA for an ‘inadequate response’ to an FDA 483 for alleged cGMP violations.
Special edition: Oral health
Assessing the oral ecosystem: New research consortium aims to define the ‘healthy’ mouth
Defining what constitutes ‘healthy’ is a difficult task for any nutrition researcher. And when it comes to oral health in particular, very little is known about what influences a normal healthy mouth, according the co-ordinator of a new research...