B vitamins may boost cognitive ability in older adults: Study
Supplementation with vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid may improve cognitive function in older people with mild cognitive impairment, says a new study from Korea.
Archives for February 19, 2016
'Health driven consumers are passionate, conflicted and disrupting your business': The Hartman Group
Consumers are in conflict – they want food that is indulgent, healthy and convenient. But this conflict also opens up big opportunities to companies who know where to look for the next trend, says one consumer analyst.
Green tea compound may form basis for future arthritis therapy
A compound found in green tea, may prove effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, as its anti-inflammatory action is expressed without blocking other critical cellular functions, US researchers have shown.
Gut microbiota sensitive to iron replacement say scientists
Iron replacement therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease alters gut microbiota depending on how it is administered, suggest scientists.
Start-up Vitagene uses DNA to design tailored supplement subscriptions
On Wednesday, the start-up company Vitagene announced that its supplement subscription service has raised $5.5 million from notable investors, including Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt and Yahoo CFO Ken Goldman.
Nattokinase of “low toxicological concern”, says safety assessment
Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, derived from Bacillus subtilis var. natto is well tolerated and is of “low toxicological concern”, says a new comprehensive safety assessment by scientists at NSF International.