UK criticised over EU research funding shortfall pledge
The UK government’s promise to underwrite EU research funding post Brexit is welcome, but ultimately too short term, director of Newcastle University’s Human Nutrition Research Centre has said.
Archives for August 16, 2016
Higher cocoa chocolate may not mean more flavanols, say researchers
The most familiar quality parameter of chocolate – the cocoa solids percentage – has no correlation with flavanol levels, according to a study by the University of Reading.
Cocoa compound shows appetite-controlling potential
Epicatechin – compound found in cocoa – may reduce food intake, and subsequently help control appetite and weight management, says a new study.
Distinguished calcium, vitamin D researcher Dr Robert Heaney passes
Robert Heaney, MD, a world-renowned researcher in the field of bone biology and vitamin D, has passed away at the age of 88 after a struggle with brain cancer.
Shark Tank winner Loliware & DSM cooperate to make edible vitamin cups
A new product prototype, called Lolivita, debuted at the IFT show in Chicago last month. Behind its conception, co-founder Chelsea Briganti imagined what it would be like “if your actual container had a functional benefit,” she told NutraIngredients-USA.
Don’t compare: UK watchdog cans ‘twice-as-fast’ electrolyte gel claims
Comparing one sports nutrition product to another is not permitted unless a specific EU-approved health claim exists to back the comparison, the UK advertising watchdog has said.
Gut microbiome linked to dietary compound found in heart disease
The gut microbiome may play a major role in the onset of heart disease as a study details its role in converting nutrients into a compound that is strongly associated with the condition.
Wild Himalayan fruits provide nutritional and nutraceutical opportunities: Study
A study of wild edible fruits found in the Himalayas indicates they are a rich source of antioxidants, with researchers concluding they can help meet the nutritional needs of the local population and play a crucial role in nutraceutical development.
Protein pacing helps weight loss and maintenance: Study
Protein pacing and calorie restriction can result in significant short-term fat loss, and compared to a 'heart-healthy' low cholesterol diet can significantly improve longer term weight management, a study suggests.
ESSNA set to strike on protein spiking
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) will in weeks finalise its guidance on so-called ‘protein spiking’ - the controversial practice of falsifying product protein content via nitrogen manipulation.
‘Sugar taxes and education’ needed to tackle obesity in expectant mothers
Trying to tackle obesity in women when they become pregnant is usually “too little too late”, according to two authors from the University of Sydney and Charles Perkins Centre.