Lockdown, COVID fuel renewed interest on vitamin D
A whopping two out of three consumers are concerned they are not getting enough vitamin D, according to a new survey.
Archives for November 25, 2020
High DHA supplement boosts testosterone in overweight men
Researchers have found that a high DHA fish oil supplement raised testosterone levels in a cohort of obese men. The result come from a secondary analysis of data from a larger trial done to look for insulin sensitivity effects.
Sabinsa adds glyphosate testing to meet rising market demand
Ingredient supplier Sabinsa says it can now supply test results for glyphosate residues on 20 of the dietary ingredients it supplies. The company said it began adding testing for the herbicide in October to go along with the routine tests it runs to look...
Duckweed and green tea found to boost health benefits of Med diet
A ‘greener’ Mediterranean diet consisting of more vegetables, less meat and topped up with water lentils, walnuts and green tea, may be even better for cardiovascular and metabolic health than the traditional version, suggests research.
Enzyme gives bread 'superfood' nutritional benefits, say scientists
A small addition during bread production can unlock the full potential of wholegrain bread, putting it on a par with other ‘superfoods’, according to researchers.
ASA ruling bans claims made for multi-nutrient joint supplement
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered a nutrition firm not to state or imply its food supplements could prevent, treat or cure human disease after its ad used unauthorised health claims.
Ageing brain: Soy isoflavone may slow rate of white matter lesions and cognitive impairment in elderly Japanese
A diet high in soy and soy isoflavones may slow down the rate of white matter lesions and thereby lower the risk of cognitive impairment in elderly Japanese.
Home-based microbiome testing: Atlas Biomed launches personalised nutrition service in Japan
Atlas Biomed has launched its home-based gut microbiome test in Japan as part of its personalised nutrition service – the first APAC venture for the company.
Covid-19 RCT: Honey and black cumin seed help speed up recovery in Covid-19 patients
A randomised-controlled trial that is awaiting peer review suggests that Covid-19 patients who received a combination of honey and Nigella sativa recovered more quickly than those given a placebo.
Protein potential: Ageing population driving active and medical nutrition opportunities in APAC
The rapidly ageing population in Asia-Pacific is set to boost the active nutrition and medical nutrition space, with a renewed focus on protein as a functional ingredient, according to three experts.
‘Impressive growth’: Soaring US-ASEAN dairy trade set for further high-protein and e-commerce boost
Dairy trade between the United States and ASEAN has seen an impressive growth trajectory due to consumer demand for healthier products as well as the rapid rise of e-commerce in the region, but the United States Dairy Export Council (USDEC) believes a...