Antioxidant rich diet linked to lower diabetes risk in women: Study
Consuming a diet rich in antioxidant foods is associated with a reduction in risk of type-2 diabetes (T2D) in middle-aged women, reports a new study in Diabetologia.
Archives for November 9, 2017
Mouse data backs DuPont prebiotic for multiple effects
DuPont’s prebiotic fibre could exert positive benefits to the gut microbiome, according to an animal study featured in Nature which also raises future implications on skin, metabolic and even brain health.
Consumers can’t identify ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol
The results of a new survey suggest that consumers struggle to identify so-called ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol.
Supplement trade associations and USADA warn consumers about SARMs
The dietary supplement industry’s leading trade associations and the US Anti-Doping Agency have voiced their support of the recent FDA actions to protect consumers from body-building products containing Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)...
‘Clinical Significance’: Dietary magnesium linked to stronger muscle and bones
Higher dietary intakes of magnesium may protect against age-related skeletal muscle and bone loss, says a new analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort.
NattoPharma builds patent portfolio for MenaQ7 ingredient
Vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma ASA has announced three new process patents for its MenaQ7 ingredient in the US, Australia and Israel.
Dietary isoflavones and advanced prostate cancer: is there a connection?
Intake of dietary isoflavones showed an association with advanced prostate cancer, but not early disease, according to a recent study in International Journal of Cancer.
Benefits of moderate fish consumption in pregnancy may outweigh mercury effects, suggests study
Moderate fish and seafood consumption during pregnancy is linked to better language and communication skills inchildren at age five, according to a recent Norwegian study published in Environment International.
Study finds 'next DMAA' in tainted sports, weight loss products
A research report by a group led by prominent supplement industry critic Dr Pieter Cohen MD, found DMAA and three similar stimulant-like compounds in dietary supplement-like products purchased on the open market.
Diet will ‘become Australia’s biggest killer’ – can apps help reverse the threat?
Experts are warning that diet will become the number one modifiable factor for disease and death in Australia, overtaking cigarettes.
Feds seize $3 million from Wheat, Hi Tech
The federal government has seized more than $3 million from Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals CEO Jared Wheat as part of its money laundering and mail fraud case against the executive and the dietary supplement company he controls.
Joined-up approach needed to tackle Asia’s double-burden of malnutrition
‘Food is at the heart of a growing global health crisis’, with a more joined-up approach from governments, industry and individuals needed to tackle the double burden of malnutrition in South East Asia.
Goat is good: Aussie manufacturer responds to Asian demand for goat milk formula
The demand for goat milk infant formula in soaring in Asia, according to Nuchev CEO Ben Dingle, who is targeting South East Asia market entry on the back of his company's success in China.
Half of world's under-nourished kids live in India as debate around benefits of RUTFs rumbles on
India is home to the largest number of malnourished children globally, with 50% of the world's under-nourished children residing in the country, according to new data.
Fresh uncertainty surrounds New Zealand's Natural Health Products Bill
New Zealand's long-awaited Natural Health and Supplementary Products Bill has been withdrawn from the parliamentary work list.