Academics and industry clash over WHO sugar advice
Academics have welcomed the WHO’s recommendation to slash added sugar intake to 5-10% of calories – but the food industry has said it is misleading and based on weak evidence.
Archives for March 5, 2015
Better together? Co-encapsulation study shows potential for stable omega-3 and probiotic mix
New research describing the stable co-encapsulation of omega-3 rich oil with probiotic bacteria could be a boon for manufacturers looking to incorporate the functional ingredients in to foods and supplements, say researchers.
Sports drinks aren’t enough to boost performance - salt may help: Research
Salt supplementation may improve exercise performance according to Spanish researchers – but health claims for sodium are still not authorised.
107 St John’s Wort products pulled from Amazon UK
107 unlicensed St John’s Wort products were removed from the UK Amazon website this week following a joint investigation by the MHRA and HFMA.
Lutein/zeaxanthin may boost retinal sensitivity for people with early AMD: Long-term study
Two years of supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin may boost macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and retinal sensitivity in people with early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says a new study.
Bill Gates Foundation backs microbiome engineering to boost infant health
Gut microbiome engineering can reduce stunting and other infant health issues and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is funding research into the nascent area.