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Maternal folic acid – pregnancy stage may influence asthma risk

05-Nov-2009 - Taking folic acid supplements in late pregnancy may increase the infant’s risk of developing asthma, but supplementation in early pregnancy presents no such risk, says a new study from Australia.

Lychee extract may trim waist fat: Study

04-Nov-2009 - An extract from lychees may reduce abdominal fat in people with metabolic syndrome, a lead to improvements in overall health, says a new study from Japan.

Dairy proteins again linked to blood pressure benefits

04-Nov-2009 - A combination of milk proteins may reduce salt-induced increases in blood pressure by about 10 mmHg, according to results of a rat study from Valio.

Low vitamin D again linked to higher mortality

03-Nov-2009 - Low blood levels of vitamin D have again been linked to lower survival in the elderly – a study which strengthens calls to confirm if vitamin D supplements could offer protection.

Walnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart health

03-Nov-2009 - Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood vessels, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease, says a new study from Yale.

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Clinical trials are EFSA’s fool’s gold

02-Nov-2009 - There’s gold to be found in them health claims mountains, but prospectors from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) must be happy with the little chunks that add up to a lot, and stop searching for nuggets the size of your fist.

Gut bacteria link to breast cancer probed

02-Nov-2009 - A research project, funded by the US Department of Defense, is evaluating how microbial imbalances may impact diseases such as breast cancer.

Folic acid shows benefits for diabetic heart health

02-Nov-2009 - Supplements of folic acid may reverse the detrimental changes in blood vessel health associated with diabetes, according to results of a new mouse study from Hong Kong.

Grants offered for keen young probiotics researchers

30-Oct-2009 - Companies active in the probiotics field are aiming to expand scientific knowledge of the relationship between probiotics, gastrointestinal microbiota and the body, with two new $50,000 research grants.

Folic acid and colon cancer: Some benefits and no harm

30-Oct-2009 - Supplements of folic acid may reduce the recurrence of colorectal cancer in people with low levels of the nutrient, but not people who already have adequate amounts, says a new study from Harvard.

Maternal folic acid, iron linked to better baby survival

30-Oct-2009 - Taking folic acid and iron supplements during pregnancy may reduce infant mortality up to age 7, suggests new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Rooibus extract may boost acai's health punch

29-Oct-2009 - Formulating açai products with extracts from rooibus tea may enhance the colour and improve the stability of açai’s healthy components, suggests a new study from Texas.

Chewing gum may keep appetite at bay - study

29-Oct-2009 - Chewing gum can help to reduce calorie intake and burn up energy, claims a US study.

Collagen ingredient better than glucosamine for joint health?

29-Oct-2009 - A patented collagen ingredient may be twice as effective as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health, according to results of randomized, double-blind study.

Soy isoflavones may slow bone loss for women

28-Oct-2009 - Supplementation with soy-germ derived isoflavones may reduce the loss of bone in postmenopausal women, according to results of a new study from the US.

Mum’s veggie-rich diet may protect baby from diabetes

28-Oct-2009 - Mothers-to-be should eat a vegetable-rich diet in order to protect their babies from type 1 diabetes, according to results of a new Swedish study.

Vitamin D supplements show anti-diabetes potential

27-Oct-2009 - Supplements of the sunshine vitamin may improve insulin resistance and sensitivity, both of which are risk factors for diabetes, says a new study from New Zealand.

Pomegranate’s prostate protection potential grows

27-Oct-2009 - The anti-prostate cancer effects of pomegranate and its extracts may be related to stopping an enzyme in the liver which processes environmental carcinogens, says a new study.

Measuring wellness, and other testing challenges

26-Oct-2009 - How much wellness do you get out from dietary supplements? Measuring the efficacy of supplements is a tricky business that needs more discussion time, according to CRN.

Krill oil safe, well tolerated and effective, says study

26-Oct-2009 - Daily supplements of omega-3-rich krill oil is a safe and effective way of increasing levels of EPA and DHA, says a new study from Aker Biomarine.

Folic acid over-intake not an issue: Study

26-Oct-2009 - Less than five percent of Americans are exceeding safe limits of folic acid despite intakes from a multitude of sources, both enriched and natural, says a new study.

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

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