Too much vitamin A may shut down the body's ‘trained’ immunity
Too much vitamin A may shut down the body's immune memory and leave its defences open, says study.
Archives for July 5, 2015
EU copper intakes up for review
Stakeholders have until August 6 2015 to submit comments to EFSA on draft dietary reference values (DRVs) for copper in the European Union.
Chia seeds fail to boost athletic performance but athletes ‘should still include them in their diet’
Runners adding chia seeds to their diet in the belief that it will boost athletic performance may be disappointed to hear that the ‘superfood’ may not enhance their performance, says a new study from the Appalachian State University.
Ultra-fast-growing aquatic plant promises year-round supply of sustainable vegetable protein
A novel source of vegetable protein that promises to give rivals a run for their money in the nutrition and sustainability stakes, will make its debut at the IFT show next week.
Flaxseed beats probiotics for improved insulin sensitivity & altered microbiota
A study comparing fibrous flaxseed with probiotics has questioned the latter’s ability to alter gut microbiota and improve obesity-related metabolic diseases.
Supercharged liposomal delivery technology underpins absorption claims for company's liquid multivitamin
A refinement of liposomal delivery technology forms the basis of the message of Victory Nutrition, a network marketing company based on a liquid multivitamin/phyotonutrient complex branded as Prodovite.
DISPATCHES FROM ZENITH GLOBAL DAIRY CONGRESS 2015
One size does not fit all in sports nutrition: For Goodness Shakes
One size does not fit all when it comes to sports nutrition, says British protein drink brand, For Goodness Shakes.
‘An exciting finding’: Are the brain health benefits of B vitamins dependent on omega-3 levels?
B vitamins may protect against age-related brain wasting, but only in people with high omega-3 levels, says a new study from the University of Oxford that extends our understanding of how nutrients work together.
EFSA health claims
Table salt replacer not proven to lower blood pressure
EFSA has rejected a German health claim submission that a table salt replacer could significantly lower blood pressure even though a clinical trial showed significant results.
Energy drink launches based on branded ingredient message
A new energy drink product has launched based on the science behind two branded ingredients, Cognizin citicoline from Kyowa Hakko, and PurEnergy, a caffeine/pterostilbine crystalline combination manufactured by ChromaDex.