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Inulin-polyphenol innovation may offer weight loss opportunities
08-Oct-2009 - A combination of inulin fibre, green coffee polyphenols, and nut polyphenols could help with weight loss, in addition to promoting digestive comfort, according to its inventor.
Milk protein may protect premature babies from infection
07-Oct-2009 - Supplements of the milk protein lactoferrin alone or in combination with a probiotic the reduced incidence of infection in pre-term babies, says a new study.
Folate may prevent hearing loss in men
07-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of folate and folic acid may reduce the risk of hearing loss in men by 20 per cent, says a new study from the US.
Boost vitamins with diet not pills, Harvard tells public
06-Oct-2009 - In light of the recent attacks on supplements both in the US and Europe, NutraIngredients-USA.com takes a look at the position of one of the most respected sources of nutritional advise for consumers: Harvard Medical School.
Med-style diet may battle depression
06-Oct-2009 - Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may prevent depression, according to a new study from Spain.
Chilli extract may prevent obesity complications: Study
05-Oct-2009 - Dietary intakes of capsaicin, the compound that gives red pepper its heat, may prevent the development of diabetes-like symptoms in obese people, says a new study with mice.
Food insecurity increases US children’s risk of obesity, says study
02-Oct-2009 - New research from the American Dietetic Association has found a "paradoxical correlation" between obesity and food insecurity – defined as lack of access to food, or nutritionally adequate food – in young American children.
Meta-analysis supports safety of soy, red clover
02-Oct-2009 - Phytoestrogens like soy and red clover isoflavones pose no safety issues with regards to heart health and breast cancer risk, according to a new meta-analysis from Austria.
Researchers seek to improve soy tocopherol concentration
01-Oct-2009 - Scientists have investigated the concentration of tocopherols among various soybean genotypes in different environments to ultimately improve the quality of functional food ingredients.
Naturex builds sports case for Powergrape
01-Oct-2009 - Supplements containing a Naturex grape extract may improve the performance of elite athletes during competition, according to a new study.
Probiotics may protect against gum disease: Yakult study
30-Sep-2009 - A daily shot of a probiotic milk drink may reduce inflammation and bleeding in the mouth linked to gingivitis and gum disease, says a new study from Germany.
Omega-3 may protect diabetics from heart failure
30-Sep-2009 - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may protect diabetics from heart failure, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Chocolate passes clinical trial test for artery and heart health
29-Sep-2009 - Daily supplements of a flavonoid-rich chocolate may reduce biochemical markers of arterial hardening and boost heart health, say results of a randomized controlled trial.
Prebiotics may protect against travellers’ diarrhoea: Study
29-Sep-2009 - Supplements of a prebiotic galactooligosaccharide mixture may reduce the incidence of travellers’ diarrhoea by about 34 per cent, says a new study from the UK.
Folic acid may also boost baby’s behaviour
28-Sep-2009 - Recommendations to increase folic acid intakes during the early stages of pregnancy may reduce mental and emotional health problems in children, says a new study.
Harvard’s helping hand for heart health foods
28-Sep-2009 - Heart health advice from Harvard Medical School (HMS) tells that public that nutrients such as potassium, calcium and plant sterols and stenols are beneficial in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, but also warns against those that have "questionable or even damaging effects" on blood pressure and the arteries.
Low vitamin D levels again linked to higher death risk
25-Sep-2009 - Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of dying from all causes by 150 per cent, suggests a study with over 700 elderly women.
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Inside Yakult's probiotic science culture
24-Sep-2009 - In HG Wells’ The War of the Worlds it is not the almighty weapons of humanity that defeated the invading Martians. It is a lack of immunity to the earth’s tiny pathogenic bacteria.
Special edition: Brain health
Science: Backing the claims of brain foods
24-Sep-2009 - In this fifth part of our series on brain health, we look at which ingredients have the science to back up their hype as edible brain enhancers.
Special edition: Brain Health
Nestle’s thinking on brain health
24-Sep-2009 - Nestle is investing tens of millions of dollars in brain health. In the fourth part of our series on brain health Dr Jeroen Schmitt, head of cognitive sciences at the Nestle Research Center in Switzerland explains why it's not naive to think that diet can boost mental development in our children, and ease the burden of age-related problems in our grandparents.
Vitamin D may improve colorectal cancer survival
23-Sep-2009 - Higher blood levels of vitamin D may double survival rates of colorectal cancer patients, suggests a new study from Harvard researchers.
USDA joins disease-reduction nutrition research group
23-Sep-2009 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to set up a new clinical nutrition center at the North Carolina Research Campus, sharing facilities with several academic and industry projects.
Fenugreek extract may boost satiety, aid weight management
23-Sep-2009 - A galactomannan-rich extract from fenugreek may increase feelings of fullness and help reduce subsequent food intakes, says a new study from Frutarom and the University of Minnesota.
Inadequate vit D doses boosting elderly heart disease death risk
22-Sep-2009 - Older people with insufficient levels of vitamin D may be at an increased risk of dying from heart disease than those with adequate levels of the vitamin, says a new study.
DSM’s fat emulsion appetite-suppressing power pinpointed
22-Sep-2009 - The appetite-suppressing activity of Fabuless, DSM’s fat emulsion, may be due to slowing transit through the intestine, says a new study.
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