Nutrient-rich Nordic diet linked to better physical performance in elderly
The nutrients range of Nordic diets is associated with better physical performance and a decrease in disability risk later in life, a study confirms.
Archives for February 1, 2016
Wine and tea may decrease risk of erectile dysfunction: Study
Wine, tea and other flavonoid-rich beverages and foods may help reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction, according to a recent study.
Kemin’s ZeaONE zeaxanthin supplement approved for Brazilian markets
Using zeaxanthing collected from marigolds, Kemin’s ZeaONE promises a supplementation that aids the health of the skin and eyes.
Fabricant, NPA sued by former CFO
The Natural Products Association has said it will "vigorously defend" itself and is "confident [it] will prevail" in a lawsuit filed by former CFO Brent Weickert against the organization and its executive director Dr Daniel Fabricant, PhD. The suit...
Folate supplementation during pregnancy may improve child’s attention system
After a study that took almost a decade to complete, researchers in Europe found that supplementing mothers with folate during pregnancy may help improve their child’s attention system 8.5 years later.
Coffee does not cause rapid heartbeat: Study
Regular consumption of caffeine does not cause additional, rapid heartbeats, according to a recent study from the University of California-San Francisco.
Trade group considers action against ‘discriminatory’ energy drink bans
Trade association Energy Drinks Europe (EDE) has joined calls against bans on energy drink sales to under 18s in Lithuania and more recently Latvia, which it says might be contrary to EU law.
Tax credit for R&D now easier for startups, small firms to claim
Startups and small companies now can reap all the credit they are due for their innovations – including on their taxes, thanks to changes to the research and development tax credit that go into effect this year.