Can an apple a day keep obesity away?
Non-digestible compounds found in some types of apples, and especially in Granny Smith apples, could help to fight obesity by re-establishing the balance of a disturbed microbiota, say researchers.
Archives for October 5, 2014
Bifidobacterium may prevent weight gain and glucose intolerance in obese mice
Daily supplements of the potential probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420 may reduce fat levels and glucose intolerance in obese and diabetic mice, says a new study from DuPont Nutrition and Health.
Diet may impact risk of inflammatory bone disease by changing gut bacteria
Diet may fuel or dampen susceptibility to autoinflammatory bone disease by changing the intestinal bacteria balance, according to a mouse study published in the journal Nature.
Naturex to unveil maca product for 'natural libido enhancement'
French botanical extract giant Naturex is launching a new maca product for natural sexual performance solutions.
Naturex seeks new sustainability pathways
A year after publishing its 'Sustainability Principles' Naturex reveals its targets for the coming years in the 'Pathfinder', the company’s sustainability report.
Boulder startup aims to turn waste CO2 from breweries into omega-3 oils
A Boulder start-up aims to turn a waste stream from one value-added product—beer—into another: algal omega-3 oils.
Protein from dairy, but not soy, activates key target for muscle synthesis: Study
Breakfasts rich in protein from dairy, but not soy, could stimulate mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), which is known to cause muscle cells to increase protein synthesis, says a new study.