Probiotics protection: Yeast wall compound improves survival in food products
The components of yeast cells wall could be a viable protective coating for probiotics in functional foods, suggest researchers.
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Resveratrol shows metabolic and brain signaling benefits: Study
Supplements of resveratrol may improve energy metabolism, cell signaling pathways, and neurotransmission in monkeys eating a high sugar and fat Western diet, says a new study.
Latest research bolsters soy's benefits as estrogenic concerns recede, article asserts
The research into the health benefits of soy foods continues to accumulate while the concerns about the legume’s purported estrogenic effects abate, according to a recent review article.
Digitised gut bacteria sheds new light on nutrient influence
The behaviour of gut bacteria has been recreated digitally in computer simulations that model metabolic processes taking place and explain how they affect the health of the human host.
Chinese partnership seeks to raise funds for US cannabis supplement sector
A Chinese financial website and a private equity fund have sealed a deal to raise capital form mainland China to invest in the US cannabis supplements and functional beverage sectors.
Rapid iron infusion trial to tackle widespread deficiency among children in Australia’s Northern Territory
A project in Australia’s Northern Territory is to trial giving anaemic children rapid iron infusions before they are discharged from hospital in an attempt to reduce the risk of ongoing iron deficiency.
China infant formula uncertainty claims another victim: Murray Goulburn and Mead Johnson deal scrapped
Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn and Mead Johnson Nutrition have scrapped an agreement signed in March to supply infant formula to Asia.
Wessanen strengthens position in Spanish organic market with Biogran takeover
Wessanen has consolidated its position in Europe's sustainable, organic food market with the acquisition of Spanish firm Biogran. Does this mean the Dutch firm itself is looking increasingly attractive to investors?
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‘Yo-yo diet’ weight gain may be caused by gut bacteria
Rapid post-diet weight gain, often referred to as yo-yo dieting, could be a result of obesogenic gut bacteria which remain even after weight loss, say researchers who hope their findings could help to stop weight gain after dieting.
ABC, AHPA urge officials to refrain from banning kratom constituents
The American Botanical Council and the American Herbal Products Association have urged the DEA to back off its plan to ban kratom. The groups took slightly different tacks in their comments, with ABC focusing on how the move could restrain research while...
Irish 'FoodCloud' app aims to end food waste
An app connecting the food industry with charities is attempting to eradicate food waste by redirecting surplus produce.
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DHA supplements may boost semen and sperm quality: RCT
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reduce the amount of DNA damage in sperm, says a new randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study.