In a new study red cabbage was seen to reduce the build-up of
certain plaques in the brain that could cause Alzheimer's disease,
the most common form of dementia that costs the UK an estimated £15
billion (€ 22 billion) every...
A new pilot study gets underway today to assess the effect of fish
oil supplements in children at a residential school who have
experienced severe emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
The benefits of omega-3, protein, and essential vitamins and
minerals from oily fish outweigh the risks of pollutants, say
American experts, as British scientists find pollutant levels are
falling.
Drinking Concord grape juice appears to reverse the course of
neuronal and behavioural aging in rats, an effect that is proposed
to be due to the complex mix of polyphenols.
A daily supplement of melatonin could improve tinnitus and sleep, a
result that offers hope to the estimated 15m Americans who consider
their tinnitus to be a serious problem.
Supplement-makers on both sides of the Atlantic, and in other parts
of the world, too, are tapping into consumer anxiety to become, or
remain the brightest button in the box, with the number of new
products aimed at cognitive function...
The UK health services have released guidelines to try to tackle
malnutrition, a problem that affect 60 per cent of over 65s in
hospitals, and offer an opportunity to supplement and fortified
food makers.
Blackcurrants have already earned a reputation amongst the
healthiest fruits thanks to a high antioxidant content. But in New
Zealand, where five per cent for the world's crop is grown,
researchers have been investigating ways...
A new trial using Kaneka Q10 (CoQ10) has indicated that it is safe
at doses as high as 900mg per day - an important finding, according
to the company, given the worldwide tendency towards higher doses.
A review of 25 studies has led researchers to claim the human
hormone melatonin does not help people with sleep problems like jet
lag, conclusions that have questioned by an industry association.
Omega-3 may be a hot topic on everyone's lips, but the industry
still needs to overcome negative perceptions about traditional
sources such as oily fish, according to research analysis by Frost
and Sullivan.
Researchers from Bristol have been awarded almost £9 million (€13
million)to continue research into child nutrition, a study that has
already delivered glowing results for omega-3.
Choline salt specialist Algry Quimica has indicated that demand for
its choline derivatives is continuing to rise thanks to growing
awareness of their uses in nutraceuticals.
Research indicates that blackcurrants could prevent the onset of
Alzheimer's disease, suggesting their extracts could be included in
a range of processed functional foods.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has hit the radar screens of functional food,
supplement and cosmetic formulators in recent years thanks to
positive study results. Now nanotech innovator AquaNova is offering
a new form that extends the applications...
The founders of omega oil company Equazen have taken the next step
towards advancing research in the field of fatty acids with the
formation of Equateq, which will operate out of a newly-aquired oil
processing plant and research facility...
Chemi Nutra is adding to a new phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredient
to its SerinAid PS family, SerinAid 70P, which will allow
formulators to use higher concentrations in supplement and
functional foods.
Two charities have issued a stark warning that unless there is a
major overhaul of UK food and farming policies, there will not be
enough healthy and nutritious food to eat in the future.
Fish oil supplements will be given to a group of children with
learning and behavioural difficulties in a new study to find out if
the omega-3 fatty acids can improve their condition.
The mental health market for dietary supplements is emerging as a
new health platform, according to a report from Frost and Sullivan,
but it's not all about baby boomers wanting to ward off
Alzheimer's. Rather, stressed-out...
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has entered into an alliance
with Germany's Degussa over two projects that will facilitate the
use of its krill oil and potent derivatives in nutraceuticals and
foods.
The Atkins diet may have fallen out of favor with those looking to
lose weight, but new research suggests that a version of the
low-carb, high-fat regime could help control seizures in children
suffering from epilepsy.
The world's leading cocoa processor Barry Callebaut said yesterday
that it had new evidence to support the anti-cancer and anti-ageing
benefits of its healthy chocolate Acticoa.
Omega-3 fatty acids are increasingly common on product labels but
few manufacturers are going through the complex formulation process
of using fish oils to make this claim.
Blue California has become the exclusive US distributor of a new
line of water-soluble coenzyme Q10 ingredients, which are said to
be more bioavailable than standard forms of the co-enzyme.
Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red wine, lowers levels
of the amyloid-beta peptides that cause the plaques in the brain
leading to Alzheimer's disease, shows new research.
The natural vitamin E alpha-tocotrienol (TCT) may protect the brain
against stroke- and glutamate-induced degeneration, according to
researchers in a new animal study.
Americans may not be making the connection between brain health and
foods that are believed to promote it, suggests a survey conducted
on behalf of omega-3 oil producer Martek Biosciences.
Better methods for stabilizing fish oils are needed to protect
consumers from the toxic products produced when they go off, says a
team of New Zealand researchers.
Fortification of soy sauce with highly bioavailableiron can be an
effective way to reduce anaemia, even at low consumption levels,
according to a recent study.
Innovative food products that improve health are at the centre of
DSM's strategy for the next five years, and extra resources
allocated to R&D, small acquisitions and licensing new
technology should result in a greater number...
Keeping an eye on cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease
and stroke but it may also help ward off Alzheimer's disease,
according to new research.
Linoleic acid, a lipid found in plants like corn, sunflowers and
safflower, appears to help prevent Alzheimer's disease in many
people but in those with a genetic defect that makes them more
prone to the disease, it could prove...
Copper may stabilize cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's
disease, believe researchers in Germany who are conducting a
clinical trial to assess the effects of supplementation.
Broccoli, potatoes, oranges, apples and radishes all contain
substances that act in the same way as drugs used to treat
Alzheimer's, UK researchers will report today.
Eating foods rich in B-vitamins and folate, such as green, leafy
vegetables, could help prevent against age-related mental decline
according to a study published this month.
Scientists investigating the effects of green tea antioxidant EGCG
on mice's brains believe their positive results may signal its use
as a preventative or treatment of Alzheimer's disease in humans.
US supplement-makers have been quick to seize on the promise of
'wonder ingredient' CoQ10 with a throng of products hitting the
market in the last five years, according to Mintel. Nonetheless,
their wings have been clipped...
Venetron® is changing the way products serve women’s health, support sleep and promote stress relief. Clinical studies in the areas of menstruation, P.M.S.,...