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Ginkgo biloba has no benefits against dementia: Study
19-Nov-2008 - The herb gingko biloba may not reduce the rate of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study with 3,000 elderly people in the US.
Round table: Gut health and obesity
18-Nov-2008 - Modifying our gut bacteria with probiotics and prebiotics may be a new weapon in the fight against obesity. Three experts active in this field discuss the current state of play, and what the future may hold for weight management with probiotics and prebiotics.
'Call to action' issued for raising vitamin D levels
18-Nov-2008 - Recommended daily intakes of vitamin D should be raised to 2,000 International Units, says a group of 18 scientists from the University of California.
Blackcurrant compounds target Alzheimer’s progression
17-Nov-2008 - Armed with a ₤60 million war chest from the Scottish government, researchers in Aberdeen are aiming to slow the progress of Alzheimer’ with bioactive compounds from blackcurrants.
Magnesium may be key to calcium’s cancer benefits: study
17-Nov-2008 - The anti-colon cancer effects of calcium may be linked to magnesium levels, suggesting a need for both minerals in reducing the risk of the disease, says a new study.
In search of probiotics' oral potential
14-Nov-2008 - UK-based Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is seeking commercial interest for a research project that will explore the potential of probiotics to deliver oral health benefits.
Italian biscuit maker gets first bite of Barliv
13-Nov-2008 - The first product using Cargill’s Barliv heart health ingredient is expected to hit shelves next month, following a long period of technical play and awareness-building on its cholesterol control effects.
Hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure: researchers
13-Nov-2008 - Drinking hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to new research presented to the American Heart Association (AHA).
Vitamins E and C not OK for CVD
12-Nov-2008 - Vitamin E and C do not prevent cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week.
LycoRed files patent for skin health science
07-Nov-2008 - ‘Surprising’ results from a recent study have prompted Israel’s LycoRed to file for patent protection for its Lyc-O-Mato tomato extract and skin health.
Probiotic may prevent respiratory illnesses: study
07-Nov-2008 - The bacterial strain Lactobacillus plantarum 299 may protect intubated, critically-ill patients from pneumonia, suggests a small Swedish study.
B vitamins may protect over-65s from cancer, says study
07-Nov-2008 - A daily supplement of B vitamins may reduce the risk of breast cancer and other invasive cancers in women over the age of 65, according to a new study from the US.
Multivitamins and minerals help children's brain function: study
05-Nov-2008 - Daily supplements of multivitamins and minerals may improve the brain function of children, says a new study from British and Australian researchers.
Prebiotic oligofructose passes safety test: study
03-Nov-2008 - Consumption of the prebiotic fibre oligofructose at a dietary level of almost 10 per cent is safe, according to a new Anglo-American study.
EFSA and Danish authorities to discuss science ‘perspectives’
31-Oct-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority’s executive director, Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, will outline EFSA’s objectives and strategy at a meeting with the Danish National Food Institute on November 20.
Vitamin E may slash lung cancer risk: Study
31-Oct-2008 - Increasing intakes of vitamin E may decrease the risk of lung cancer by over 50 per cent, according to a new study from the US.
Nestle targets health and wellness with new Beijing R&D centre
31-Oct-2008 - Nestle is investing CHF 11.5 million (€7.8 million) in a new research and development centre in Beijing to focus on health and wellness.
Science builds for L-carnitine and muscle ageing
30-Oct-2008 - Supplementation with L-carnitine may restore natural losses of the nutrient that occur naturally with age, according to a new study with rats.
Green tea extract may lower blood pressure: study
30-Oct-2008 - Daily supplements of extracts from green tea (Camellia sinensis) may reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and markers of oxidative stress, and all within three weeks, says a new study.
Whey protein and building muscle: the sum greater than the parts?
29-Oct-2008 - A supplement containing whey protein can boost the building of muscle in the elderly, with the effects beyond that of just the amino acid content, says a new study.
Grapes may protect against salt-induced hypertension: study
29-Oct-2008 - A diet rich in phytochemicals from grapes may reduce the blood pressure increases associated with high salt intake, according to a new animal study.
Raw broccoli best for anti-cancer potential: study
28-Oct-2008 - Consuming cooked or processed broccoli may result in less of the potential anti-cancer compounds being available for absorption, suggests a new study from TNO Quality of Life.
Omega-3 needs of pre-term infants higher than thought: study
28-Oct-2008 - The requirements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may be higher for pre-terms infants than previously thought, according to a new study from Australia.
Bilberry extract may ease the damages of stress: study
27-Oct-2008 - Extracts from bilberry may reduce stress-induced damage in the liver, according to a new study with mice.
Lutein and zeaxanthin can benefit colon cancer, say researchers
24-Oct-2008 - Korean researchers have found alga-extracted carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce colon cancer growths.
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