Flavanol-rich chocolate is well known for its beneficial effect on the brain, but a review by Italian researchers point towards its neuroprotective effects in vulnerable populations over time.
The European Commission this week issued a report that found evidence lacking for the ability of most food supplements to benefit Europe’s burgeoning elderly population.
Nutritional intervention can dramatically reduce incidents of dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) and malnutrition among the elderly that costs public healthcare systems hundreds of millions of dollars, a Nestlé Nutrition Institute-organised conference...
A supplement derived from a rare Chinese mushroom could boost
energy levels and stamina during exercise in middle-aged adults,
reported researchers this week.