Melatonin-rich tart cherries may improve sleep quality: RCT
A glass or two of tart cherry juice before bedtime may improve sleep, suggest results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Archives for January 8, 2013
POSITIVE HEALTH NEWS FOR CARBONATES
Not gettin’ far with that gastric bezoar? Grab a Coke…
Coke drinking is an effective first-line treatment to dissolve ‘gastric bezoars’ or indigestible masses that form in the stomach after foreign material accumulates there, according to a new Greek study.
Modified lycopene supplement shows heart health potential
Daily intake of a lycopene-based food supplement could help to cut the risk of heart disease by improving the functioning of blood vessels, say researchers.
Onion skin waste ups antioxidant activity in bread, finds study
Onion skins that are normally consigned to waste bins could be used to up antioxidant activity in wheat bread without affecting consumer appeal, according to researchers.
Could white chocolate compounds also benefit heart health?
The potential heart health benefits of dark chocolate may be only partly linked to the flavanol content, with white chocolate - devoid of such compounds - also offering potential cardiovascular benefits, says a new study.
Washington GMO initiative easily clears signatures bar, gets strong poll support
Supporters of a Washington State ballot initiative that would require GMO labeling have turned in more than 340,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office, well in excess of the number required for certification, the campaign said. Supporters said...
Amazonian omega-3 Inca oil wins EU approval
An omega-3 rich oil from the Peruvian Amazon has won EU Novel Foods approval in all foods and food supplements and is being distributed in the European Union by French firm Perles de Gascogne (PdG).
2000-year-old food supplements found in Tuscan shipwreck
Italian researchers have uncovered zinc food supplements thought to treat eye problems from a shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany.