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Red clover may counter depressive symptoms in older women

04-Mar-2010 - Post-menopausal women taking supplements of a red clover extract may experience fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, says a new randomised trial from Austria.

Omega-3 may boost lung function during sport

03-Mar-2010 - Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve lung function of athletes during and after exercise, suggests a new study from Germany and Iran with wrestlers.

Apple fibres may boost immune health: Study

03-Mar-2010 - Soluble fibres like pectin from apples may reduce the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, says a new study from the US.

Berries antioxidants pass bioavailability test

02-Mar-2010 - Consumption of antioxidant-rich berries may double levels of polyphenols in the blood, says a new study from Finland that supports the fruit as a source of bioavailable compounds.

Milk’s fat content may influence tea’s antioxidants

02-Mar-2010 - The choice of adding full-fat or skimmed milk to tea may influence the antioxidant capacity of the beverage, says new research from the UK which may have public health implications.

Vitamin combo may delay ageing: Mouse study

01-Mar-2010 - A cocktail of vitamins, minerals and herbals may delay the major aspects of the ageing process and extend lifespan by 10 per cent, according to a mouse study from Canada.

DHA brain benefits may extend to middle age

01-Mar-2010 - Increased intakes of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenonic acid) may improve mental function in middle age people, suggests a new study from the US.

Cranberry waste may lead to alternative ingredients

26-Feb-2010 - Cranberry pomace, a by-product of the juicing process, may be extruded to produce a range of polyphenol-rich ingredients for use in supplements or functional foods, says a new study.

Nestle: Chocolate may benefit gut health and metabolism

26-Feb-2010 - A daily treat of dark chocolate for only two weeks may change metabolism in healthy, free-living people, says a new study from Nestlé scientists.

Multivitamins may help weight loss in obese women

25-Feb-2010 - Supplements of multivitamins and minerals may help reduce body weight and improve blood fat levels, according to results of a clinical trial in obese Chinese women.

High calcium intakes may improve male survival: Study

25-Feb-2010 - Intakes of calcium above the recommended daily levels may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and cancer by 25 per cent, says a new study from Sweden.

Black chickpeas show functional ingredient potential

24-Feb-2010 - After purple tomatoes, black garlic and golden kiwi fruit Israeli scientists now propose that rust-colored and black chickpeas are antioxidant-rich and could be functional food ingredient.

Coffee again linked to anti-diabetes benefits

24-Feb-2010 - Consuming a whopping 12 cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of diabetes by an impressive 67 percent, according to a new study with Native Americans.

Omega-3 may boost brain function in boys: Study

24-Feb-2010 - Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may alter the function of the brain associated with working memory, according to results of a new study with healthy boys.

Pine cone extract may reduce allergy risk

23-Feb-2010 - Supplement containing an extract of pine cone may enhance the specific immune response to foreign proteins and reduce the risk of allergies, says a new study with mouse.

Omega-3, vitamins, minerals may reduce aggressive behaviour

23-Feb-2010 - Supplements of omega-3s, vitamins and minerals for prisoners may reduce the number of violent and aggressive episodes in prisoners, according to a new study from The Netherlands.

Folic acid supplements may reduce pre-term births

22-Feb-2010 - Maintaining supplementation with folic acid through to the third trimester of pregnancy may reduce the risk of preterm births, says a new study from Hungary.

Tea compounds may boost eye health: Rat study

22-Feb-2010 - The antioxidant compounds present in green tea and associated with a myriad of health benefits can penetrate the tissue of the eye and potentially protect against common eye diseases, says a new study.

Special edition: antioxidants

Super veg look set to walk the antioxidant red carpet

22-Feb-2010 - “I'm strong to the finish when I eats me spinach,” said Popeye the sailor man, and he could have snatched Olive Oyl from the clutches of Bluto with even more ferocity if he had eaten his broccoli, tomatoes or onions according to an Australian/New Zealand project focused on super vegetables.

Special edition: Antioxidants

Gaining benefits from leaf and bean: Antioxidants in tea and coffee

19-Feb-2010 - In the fourth part of our series on antioxidants, NutraIngredients looks at coffee and tea – two products seen increasingly as functional beverages for their antioxidant content.

Science builds for cardiovascular benefits of dairy proteins

19-Feb-2010 - A combination of milk proteins may reduce hardening of the arteries, says a new study from Valio that support the cardiovascular benefits of the dairy peptides.

Special edition: Antioxidants

Differentiation holds the key to antioxidant success: Expert

18-Feb-2010 - In the third part of our series on antioxidants, NutraIngredients talks to Jeff Blumberg, professor of antioxidants at Tuft University, and finds out why we need differentiation in the antioxidant field.

Very high omega-3 intakes linked to big health benefits

18-Feb-2010 - Intakes of omega-3 exceeding levels consumed by the general US population may significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggests a new study with Yup'ik Eskimos.

Bilberry extract shows anti-diabetes benefits: Mouse study

17-Feb-2010 - Consumption of bilberries may reduce the levels of glucose in the blood, and provide a means of reducing the risk of diabetes, say the results of a study from Japan.

Vitamin D may cut elderly heart disease and diabetes risk

17-Feb-2010 - Middle aged and elderly people with high blood levels of vitamin D may be at a 33 per cent lower risk of developing heart disease, says a new review from the UK.

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