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Phytochemical index measure may aid obesity battle
23-Oct-2009 - A phytochemical index (PI) that ranks the number of calories consumed from plant-based foods compared with overall daily calorie intake could be a useful tool to optimise dietary intake for disease prevention, says a new US study.
Changing dietary fats could reduce disease risk: Study
22-Oct-2009 - Consuming a diet rich in monounsaturated fats could lower the risk of metabolic syndrome – even without weight loss, says a new study.
Study fails to find omega 3 benefit for depression
22-Oct-2009 - New research, contrary to previous studies, shows augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement does not result in improvement in levels of depression in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).
Special edition: Healthy chocolate
Science: Getting to the heart of chocolate’s benefits
21-Oct-2009 - In the second part of our special series on the health benefits of cocoa polyphenols, NutraIngredients looks at the science behind the claims, and asks how much is too much
Green tea may combat depression in elderly
21-Oct-2009 - Drinking frequent cups of green tea a day is linked to a lower incidence of depressive symptoms in elderly people, say Japanese researchers.
Olive oil component could avert Alzheimer’s
20-Oct-2009 - A compound in extra virgin olive oil could deter proteins from disrupting nerve cell function that causes the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Taste receptor for carbonation discovered, claim scientists
19-Oct-2009 - Scientists claim to have discovered the taste receptor for carbonation, saying that it is perceived in a similar way to sour flavors – and provide an explanation for fizzy drinks’ tingling sensation.
Med diet cuts breast cancer risk in older women, says study
19-Oct-2009 - Adherence to a Mediterranean diet along with avoidance of Western-type foods may contribute to a reduction in postmenopausal breast cancer risk, claims new French study.
Antioxidant OPCs may boost memory: Animal study
16-Oct-2009 - Supplements of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) improved memory in animals with age-related cognitive decline, says a new study from Japan and Korea.
Omega-3 may protect healthy men from chest pains
16-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DPA, and DHA may protect men against acute coronary syndrome (ACS), says a new study.
CoQ10 may protect against obesity problems: Study
15-Oct-2009 - Supplements of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may protect or retard the development of fatty liver related to obesity, suggest findings from an animal study.
Study reveals absorption power of nanotech delivery system
15-Oct-2009 - SourceOne claims a new human study on the nanotech delivery system Vesisorb illustrates its power to improve the absorption and bioavailability of PMFs.
Water may trump chocolate in pain relief effects
15-Oct-2009 - Eating chocolate may provide pain relief but scientists at the University of Chicago believe that it may be no better than ordinary water.
Resistant starch and wheat bran may boost bowel habits
15-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of resistant starch and wheat bran may improve regular bowel habits in healthy adults, say findings from a new study funded by Tate & Lyle.
New research examines the psychology of food choices
14-Oct-2009 - How food choices are presented may have more influence on consumers than they realize, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Green tea extracts may slow smokers’ lung damage
14-Oct-2009 - Daily consumption of a Chinese green tea extract may slow the damage of cigarette smoke in the lungs, according to results from a rat study from Hong Kong.
Lallemand puts spotlight on immune-benefits for probiotics
14-Oct-2009 - Immune health from gut health is not too obscure for consumers, but work needs to be done on identifying the mechanisms involved, said the conclusions from a two-day meeting in Toulouse.
Harvard names 11 cholesterol cutting foods
13-Oct-2009 - Harvard Medical School has recommended 11 foods including nuts and fatty fish that make easy work of lowering cholesterol.
Green tea may ease mental distress: Study
13-Oct-2009 - Drinking five cups of green tea per day may reduce the incidence of psychological distress by 20 per cent, says a new study from Japan.
Antioxidants may protect pilots from DNA damage
13-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of vitamins C and E and other antioxidants from the diet may protect against DNA damage in people exposed to ionizing radiation such as pilots, says a new study.
B vitamins fail to reduce heart-health problems: Cochrane Review
12-Oct-2009 - Supplements of B6, B12 or folate do not affect cardiovascular health, despite lowering homocysteine levels, says a prestigious Cochrane review.
Vitamin D recommendations don’t prevent elderly falls: Meta-analysis
12-Oct-2009 - Existing recommendations for vitamin D are inadequate to prevent falls amongst the elderly, according to a new meta-analysis from a team of international scientists.
Snack Size Science: Hearing about folate’s benefits
09-Oct-2009 - NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how folate in green leafy vegetables and fortified flours may protect against hearing loss.
Freeze-dried strawberries may slash cholesterol levels
09-Oct-2009 - Supplements of a freeze-dried strawberry may improve cholesterol levels by about five per cent, according to a study with overweight women.
Omega-3 may prevent age-related sight loss
08-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing age-related blindness by 30 per cent, says a new study from the US National Eye Institute.
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