Gut instinct: Irish art exhibition explores food, mood & the ‘psychobiome’
Irish microbiome scientists have helped curate an Irish art exhibition exploring the influence of food on mood, informed by mounting science around the gut-brain axis.
Archives for November 25, 2016
Probiotics boost athletes’ immune system defenses: Study
Taking daily probiotics may help boost immune systems of training athletes and reduce their risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), a study has found.
Where there’s a will…iced coffee concept makes whey protein cool
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed an on-trend whey protein iced coffee concept that it is confident will be “on the market and available to consumers very soon”, but can it dispel negative perceptions around whey protein drinks?
No grain, no gain: Dutch consumer group fights 'misleading' whole-grain products
Dutch consumer association, Consumentenbond, is fighting for tougher regulations on products claiming to be whole-grain as it says manufacturers are deliberately misleading consumers in their labelling.
Curcumin supplementation shows benefits for people with severe depression: Study
Supplementation with curcumin has been found to be effective in reducing depressive and anxiolytic symptoms in people with major depressive disorders.
Iodine ignorance: Irish researchers call for public health campaign
Only one third of Irish women understand the importance of iodine in pregnancy, say researchers calling for a public health campaign.