Archives for December 9, 2015

‘Highly stressed’ people may benefit from grape juice’s brain boosting abilities

Including a glass of grape juice in the daily diet may boost memory function and performance particularly for those who lead a stressful lifestyle such as working mothers, suggests a new study.

Prop 65 listing shouldn’t apply to properly made aloe products, IASC says

Old habits die hard. The director of the International Aloe Science Council said the decision by California state authorities to list aloe vera ingredients as “known carcinogens” lacks precision in how the ingredients are identified and perpetuates a...

Prolific class action law firm sued for alleged racketeering

The firm of prominent attorney Jonathan Emord on behalf of a client has filed a lawsuit against Newport Trial Group, a California law firm noted for its numerous class actions. The suit charges NTG with malicious prosecution and violations of federal...

Pomegranates and endurance: Study shows juice benefits for athletes

Consumption of pomegranate juice may reduce biochemical markers of damage caused by exercise, according to findings from a small study from Spain.

Dispatches from FIE

Stronger together? Whey & collagen mix on muscle research cards

Future research on collagen and the prevention of age-related muscle wastage should focus on the ingredient in combination with whey, according to the Collagen Research Institute.