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Chocolate may ease migraines: Study

17-Sep-2009 - Dietary supplements of cocoa may repress inflammatory responses in the brain linked to migraines, suggest results from an animal study.

Current vitamin D doses insufficient for mothers-to-be

16-Sep-2009 - Many mothers to be are not getting enough vitamin D, even those taking supplements at the recommended doses, says a new study from Northern Ireland.

DHA-enriched formula boosts infant brain development

16-Sep-2009 - Feeding babies formula enriched with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may enhance their cognitive skills, compared to babies fed non-enriched formula, says a new study.

Snack Size Science: Soy’s promise for long-life

15-Sep-2009 - NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at the potential of soy to slow the ageing process and extend lifespan.

Celiacs may benefit from antioxidant supplements

15-Sep-2009 - Sufferers of celiac disease have significantly reduced antioxidant capacity, says a new study, and could need natural antioxidants and appropriate dietary supplements.

Antioxidant-rich melon extract may ease stress, fatigue

15-Sep-2009 - Daily consumption of a melon extract rich in the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) may relieve stress and fatigue, suggest findings from a French study.

Gene study allays folate-prostate cancer fears

14-Sep-2009 - Folate levels are not linked with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to results of a gene study and meta-analysis from the UK.

Special Edition: Resveratrol

Science: Resveratrol’s miraculous promise

14-Sep-2009 - In the final part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is there nothing it cannot do?

Could soy isoflavones extend life?

11-Sep-2009 - Soy isoflavones may activate anti-ageing proteins and lead to an extension of life, suggests preliminary research from Newcastle University in the UK.

Special Edition: Resveratrol

Science: Is resveratrol really behind the French Paradox?

10-Sep-2009 - In the third part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the ingredient. Is the French Paradox exclusively due to resveratrol?

Onion compound may protect colon from cancer: Study

10-Sep-2009 - Increased intakes of the compound quercetin, found in onions and apples, may reduce the risk of developing cancer of the colon by 50 per cent, says a new study.

Astaxanthin shows anti-diabetic potential: Study

10-Sep-2009 - The pigment that gives salmon its pink color acts as an antioxidant and may protect against the development of diabetic kidney disease, says a new study.

Study raises concerns over CoQ10 for cognitive health

09-Sep-2009 - Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may not benefit mental function, and at high doses equivalent to 1700 mg per day may even be damaging, say findings from a mouse study.

‘Designer probiotics’ may ambush gut pathogens

08-Sep-2009 - Specially ‘designed’ probiotics may prevent the development of disease during gut infections of bacterial pathogens, according to new research presented today.

Green tea slashes heart disease death risk: Study

08-Sep-2009 - Seven cups of green tea a day over the long-term may massively reduce the risk of death from colorectal cancer and heart disease, suggests a new study from Japan.

Antioxidant-rich juices boost heart health: Study

07-Sep-2009 - Consuming antioxidant-rich raspberry juice or tea may prevent artery hardening, and lead to improvements in heart health, say results of a European wide research.

More vitamin D for mothers, less for infants?

07-Sep-2009 - A new study at the University of British Columbia will examine whether increasing the recommended dose of vitamin D for pregnant women will increase levels of the vitamin delivered to their babies in breast milk.

Broccoli extract’s heart health benefits pinpointed?

07-Sep-2009 - A compound found in vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, may protect arteries from disease by boosting a natural defence mechanism, says a new study from the UK.

News in brief

Foods for kids: Read more, weigh less

04-Sep-2009 - Teaching children to read food labels and choose healthier options contributed to “significant” weight loss during a two-year government-funded study.

High flavanol chocolate can protect skin from UV damage

04-Sep-2009 - High flavanol chocolate can help protect the skin against UV damage although marketing on this claim may be challenging.

Prebiotics may stop early stage colon cancer: Study

04-Sep-2009 - The products of prebiotic fermentation in the gut may prevent the growth, and promote the death of cancer cells in the colon, says a new study from Germany.

Folate may improve artery function and heart health

04-Sep-2009 - Supplements of folic acid may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), suggests a new study.

Polyphenols may protect omega-3 formulations

03-Sep-2009 - The shelf-life of omega-3 formulations may be extended by adding quercetin, an antioxidant polyphenol found in onion, apples, and tea, suggests a new study.

Early vitamin C deficiency linked to impaired brain development

03-Sep-2009 - Vitamin C deficiency in the first weeks and months of life may impair the development of neurones in the brain, and decrease spatial memory, says a new animal study from Denmark.

News in brief

Low Canadian vitamin C linked to chronic disease risk

02-Sep-2009 - Almost half of Canadian adults are not getting enough vitamin C, according to a recent study, which also suggests that deficiency of the vitamin could be linked to a greater risk of obesity.

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