L. reuteri benefits chronic infant constipation, finds Italian study
Italian researchers have found that Lactobacillus reuteri had a positive effect on bowel frequency in infants suffering from functional chronic constipation.
Archives for July 22, 2010
Nestle study to examine weight benefits of whole grains
Nestle is teaming up with the Cleveland Clinic research center to conduct what it says will be amongst the largest controlled studies on the benefits of whole grains.
EFSA health claims opinion
EFSA approves vitamin B metabolism health claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the thumbs up to a health claim linking the vitamin thiamine with normal carbohydrate and energy metabolism.
USDA examines diabetes benefits of cinnamon
Spices such as cinnamon could be used in the battle against type 2 diabetes, according to United States Agricultural Department (USDA) scientists.