Mistletoe compound could help fight obesity-related liver disease
Mistletoe may be more than the cue for a Christmas kiss, after researchers found that a compound extracted from the festive plant could help battle obesity-related liver disease.
Archives for December 22, 2014
Whey supplements help preserve muscle during weight loss: Study
Adding whey to a short-term weight loss regime may prevent muscle loss, but the effects were not observed for soy protein, says a new study.
“We are optimistic about a successful outcome.”
Danish industry and academia unite on ‘live’ probiotic project
Innovation Fund Denmark is backing local probiotic firm Bifodan in a bioavailability-boosting project using encapsulation methods.
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Finding right omega 3 and 6 ratio is key to protecting cell membranes
While many people are eager to rid themselves of as much fat as possible, there is still one part of the body really should contain a large quantity of it. Indeed, over 60% of the dry weight of the brain is made up of fats.
Is low GI too complicated for consumers?
As pressure on the food industry to reduce sugar in products increases, is the science behind that reduction getting lost?
Reaching beyond athletes will drive sales of protein drinks
Consumer interest in health and wellness and on-the-go food continue to fuel growth in the nutritional drink category, but manufacturers could take sales even higher by targeting older and non-athletic consumers, according to Synergy Flavors and market...
Polyphenols, probiotics, delivery systems and sports nutrition: key lessons from 2014's special editions
From polyphenols and prebiotics to a focus on Latin America, healthy aging and functional foods, NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions have set traffic records because of their in-depth coverage and exclusive content. Today we feature part one of our...