Supplement halts and reverses cognitive decline: Mouse study
A multi-ingredient food supplement has shown anti-ageing properties that may reduce brain cell loss.
Archives for June 12, 2016
Paleo diet linked to faster weight loss, but also lower intake of key micronutrients, study finds
New research supports the controversial but long-held belief that the paleo diet, which encourages the consumption of lean meats, healthy fats and no grains, is a more effective way to lose weight quickly compared to a more typically balanced diet of...
Public figure profile: Basil Mathioudakis
'EU food regulation is world's best': EC veteran on life after DG SANTE
After retiring last February as head of the European Commission’s DG SANTE food legislation unit, Basil Mathioudakis is spreading the world globally about the merits of the EU’s food and nutrition regulation as a consultant to industry and governments.
Australia
Supplements can stop fathers from passing on malnutrition to offspring
Australian researchers have found that malnourished fathers can prevent passing on poor health to children by taking antioxidant and vitamin supplements before conceiving.
Study supports Prosterol saw palmetto extract for prostate health
A CO2 supercritical saw palmetto extract may inhibit an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement, says a new study from Euromed in Spain.
Cultural divide? Chinese consumers ‘more willing’ to buy functional foods
Chinese consumers are much more willing to buy functional food products than German consumers are, say researchers.
Stauber gets off to roaring start with Hawkins
Another company has reported success with an acquisition in the dietary supplements ingredients space as Hawkins, Inc. reported strong earnings growth attributed in part to its purchase of Stauber.
Oral microbiome rich environment for study, product development, event attendees told
Good overall health starts in the mouth, dentists have preached for years. Oral health is a promising avenue for probiotics development, attendees at a recent event were told.
Probiotics for women health 'needs to be the future': Experts
New research is bringing to light the role microbes in women’s bodies play in the development of a baby’s immune system, and ultimately, the healthy development of children.
NZ study: Obese mothers five times more likely to have obese daughters
Overweight mothers were nearly three times more likely than normal-weight mothers to have a daughter who will become obese as an adult—and obese mothers were five times more likely to have obese daughters—according to a large-scale study.
Unilever researchers up stock cube iron bioavailability using food additive
Adding tetra sodium pyrophosphate to bouillon cubes fortified with ferric pyrophosphate may be one way to increase iron bioavailability while overcoming challenges on taste and shelf life, Unilever-backed research has found.
It’s official: Manufacturers can make sugar replacement claims
From 20th June, manufacturers will be able to claim a “lower blood glucose rise” when using non-digestible carbohydrates as sugar replacers, following the publication of a new article 13.5 claim in the EU Official Journal.
Sustained release arginine supports endothelial function in healthy adults
Dietary supplements containing sustained-release L-arginine may support endothelial function in healthy overweight adults, says a new study.