21-Aug-2009 - A look into the probiotic crystal ball reveals that genetically engineered "friendly" bacteria could be switched on by specific prebiotic sugar, possibly leading to a new generation of pre- and probiotic products.
20-Aug-2009 - The gut health boosting effects of probiotics may also extend to preventing and eradicating parasitic infections, according to ‘early data’ from the US.
20-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the development by about 25 per cent, suggests a study with over 20,000 Norwegian women.
19-Aug-2009 - Certain cereals and salty snacks like popcorn may be healthier than previously thought thanks to their unusually high antioxidant content.
19-Aug-2009 - A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may lead to speech improvements in autistic children with verbal disorders, suggests a new study.
18-Aug-2009 - US researchers have developed a new nutrient profiling tool, which they say is an “objective” and “scientific” approach to measuring the nutritional quality of foods.
18-Aug-2009 - Consumption of resistant starch may reduce insulin resistance, and the development of diabetes and heart disease, according to preliminary results from National Starch.
18-Aug-2009 - Supplements of antioxidant vitamins and minerals are not associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, despite reports to the contrary, says a new study.
17-Aug-2009 - Increased intakes of chocolate may decrease the risk of a heart attack victim from dying from heart-related problems, according to a joint US-Swedish study.
14-Aug-2009 - An extract from asparagus may increase the function of enzymes in the liver and boost the metabolism of alcohol, according to new research from Korea.
14-Aug-2009 - High consumption of fatty foods may reduce both cognitive function and physical endurance, according to results of a rat study from Oxford University.
13-Aug-2009 - Supplements of betaine may increase leg muscle endurance and quality of workout, says a new study funded by Danisco using its BetaPower Natural Betaine product.
13-Aug-2009 - Higher levels of lycopene in the blood are associated with lower stiffness in the arteries, says a new study supporting the heart health benefits of the carotenoid.
12-Aug-2009 - Extracts from the membrane of an eggshell may improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, and offer an alternative to glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate, suggest new findings.
12-Aug-2009 - Increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids, and decreasing intakes of omega-6, could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study from China.
11-Aug-2009 - Antioxidant-rich oil from licorice may increase fat loss and aid in weight management, suggests a new study from Japan’s Kaneka.
11-Aug-2009 - NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we catch up on the science behind beetroot juice’s sport nutrition potential.
10-Aug-2009 - The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed that it will be investigating the role of vitamin D in protection against swine flu, NutraIngredients-USA.com has learned.
10-Aug-2009 - A supplement containing lutein, zeaxanthin and blackcurrant extract may reverse signs of visual fatigue, according to a new study from Japan and Singapore.
10-Aug-2009 - Infertile men have lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their sperm than fertile men, suggests new research that opens up the possibility for supplements to boost sperm quality.
07-Aug-2009 - Resveratrol can safely be consumed at doses up to at least 450 milligrams per day for a 60 kg individual, according to a new paper that supports the product’s safety.
07-Aug-2009 - Consuming beetroot juice may boost stamina and allow people to exercise for up to 16 per cent longer, according to a new study from the UK.
07-Aug-2009 - Black cohosh and red clover have no effect on hot flashes or cognitive function in menopausal women, according to two new studies from Illinois.
06-Aug-2009 - Compounds from green tea may lead to stronger bones by promoting bone formation, while also inhibiting bone resorption, which leads to weakening, suggests a new cell study.
06-Aug-2009 - Biofortification of broccoli and tomatoes may lead to increased levels of potentially anti-cancer compounds, according to results of an American study.