Live long & hotter: Chili peppers may lead to longer life
In news that will delight lovers of curry and other spicy food, scientists have found that eating hot red chili peppers may lower the risk of death from vascular–related conditions.
Archives for January 17, 2017
Danone’s Aptamil launched in India as part of nutrition and revenue growth plans
Aptamil, one of Danone’s infant formula brands sold in 45 countries, has been launched in India, with the company saying it plans to produce local supply at the company’s Lalru, Punjab facility.
Inuit microbiome study could shed further light influence of nutrition and modern diet on health
While the gut bacteria of indigenous Inuit populations are ‘broadly similar’ to modern Western populations, subtle differences that distinguish the two could help researchers understand how diet impacts our health through the microbiome, say researchers.
USDA calls for comment on organic check-off proposal as demand for organic outstrips supply
The US Department of Agriculture’s call today for public comment on the Organic Trade Association’s application to create an organic check-off program comes at a time when sales of organic products in the US are soaring but hampered by limited domestic...
Are barriers for hemp cultivation going down? New report documents industrial hemp legislative progress in US
Last year saw the addition of four new ‘Hemp States’ (Florida, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island), according to Vote Hemp’s 2016 States Report.
Berry compounds’ heart health benefits linked to impact on platelets
The potential cardiovascular benefits of anthocyanins may be associated with their ability to influence the expression of chemicals by platelets in the blood, says new data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
SiS revenues up 30% on online & international growth for UK-based sports nutrition player
E-commerce and international expansion helped boost Science in Sport’s 2016 sales by 30%, as the firm signs a new British Cycling sponsorship deal and announces stricter banned substances testing in the wake of ongoing doping scandals across a plethora...
Review explores blueberry bioactive compounds for blood sugar management
Blueberries may regulate glucose, lipid metabolism, and improvement of inflammation, according to evidence discovered by Australian researchers from Victoria University in a new review.
Unilever brands known as sustainable are growing 30% faster than others
One in three consumers choose brands based on sustainability: Unilever study
A new report by industry giant Unilever shows that consumers' belief in the social or environmental welfare of brands hugely affects their purchasing decisions.
HIV: Patients reveal the therapeutic foods and supplements they want
Ready-to-eat therapeutic foods designed to boost the nutritional status of people with HIV in Thailand should contain clear health claims, be manufactured in a soft, or liquid form, and be easy to carry, a study conducted by the World Food Programme has...