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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13-Oct-2009 - Harvard Medical School has recommended 11 foods including nuts and fatty fish that make easy work of lowering cholesterol.
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.
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.
12-Oct-2009 - Supplements of B6, B12 or folate do not affect cardiovascular health, despite lowering homocysteine levels, says a prestigious Cochrane review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.