Cash incentives to lose weight: Could this help solve Asia’s obesity epidemic?
Academics in Singapore say giving obese people cash incentives to lose weight could help stem the rise in non-communicable diseases.
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Olive leaf extract favorably changes blood pressure, cholesterol: RCT data
Daily supplements containing a polyphenol-rich extract from olive leaves may improve blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels in pre-hypertensives, says a new study.
Supplementation and dietary changes have 'limited effect' on chronic fatigue syndrome
Supplementation and other dietary modifications have a largely limited effect on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) symptoms, according to an Australian review.
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Green tea-capsaicin-ginger combo linked to weight and metabolic improvements
Dietary supplements containing green tea, capsaicin and ginger extracts may lead to weight loss and improvements in BMI, says a new study.
Could worm genes hold the key to ageing?
Identifying specific bacterial genes and compounds that extend lifespan of laboratory worms may point the way to slowing human ageing.
New China newsletter launched by NutraIngredients-Asia...sign up for free!
NutraIngredients-Asia had launched a new China email newsletter to shine the spotlight on one of the most crucial nations for the industry's growth, with articles published in both Chinese and English.
Tea consumption could lead to increased disease risk in women: Study
Drinking excessive tea could cause epigenetic changes in women, leading to increased disease risk, according to researchers from Uppsala University.
Multivitamin use ‘a major determinant’ of higher B-vitamin status
Varying levels of multivitamin supplement use worldwide has new implications for chronic disease risk, circulating biomarker concentrations and nutritional status of regions or populations.
Clinical trial of probiotics and prebiotics have weight management benefits
Study participants who consumed a combination of two ingredients—a prebiotic and probiotic—experienced more body fat and waist circumference reduction compared to a placebo, a study funded by DuPont Nutrition & Health found.
Why the FDA Supplement Facts compliance extension could boost the Supplement OWL
The FDA’s decision to date of compliance with the changes needed to nutrition and supplement facts panels could be a good thing for the Supplement OWL, says Steve Mister, president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition.