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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.
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, 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.
Iron replacement therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease alters gut microbiota depending on how it is administered, suggest scientists.
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.
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.