Probiotic fermented milk may improve airway allergies: Danone study
Probiotic fermented milk may improve airway allergies through immune system shift, says Argentinian research funded by Danone.
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Ancestral diet may be a vital cause of vulnerability to type 2 diabetes: Animal data
Over 70% of the global burden of type 2 diabetes will fall on individuals from developing countries by 2030, according to new research warning that ancestral malnutrition could mean a higher risk of obesity and diabetes in those consuming a ‘normal diet’...
Reaction: BBC report
Herbals attacked for poor quality; industry calls for greater enforcement
A BBC investigation in the UK has questioned quality control in the botanicals sector, especially those sold as food supplements. The industry has called for greater enforcement.
'I won't be back': Schwarzenegger body building product canned in EU
Arnold Iron Dream Concentrated Night Time Recover product will be discontinued in the EU following accusations of DNP content, its official European distributor has said.
'Vitamin E tocotrienols are potential candidates for maintenance of heart health,' says study
Supplements containing vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may reduce inflammation and oxidative stress biomarkers associated with cardiovascular and aging disease, according to results of a clinical trial.
EFSA considers health claim for creatine and elderly muscle function
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is reviewing a health claim application for creatine and muscle function in the elderly following an application from German chemical company AlzChem AG.
Dietary fatty acids backed for osteoarthritis protection: Mouse data
New research has suggested that activation of GPR40, a known receptor for dietary fatty acids, may protect from osteoarthritis.
‘Expanding the innovative ingredient options’: Glanbia launches omega-3 powder
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new omega-3 powder for inclusion in multi-ingredient applications, including tablet, capsule, melt and powdered beverage applications.
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Omega-3 may reduce cholesterol regulator, but do they affect LDL levels?
Omega-3 supplements may significantly reduce levels of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), a protein linked to LDL cholesterol production, says a new study.