Resveratrol’s anti-inflammatory power gets human data boost
New research has observed the suppressive effects of resveratrol on inflammation and oxidative stress in humans – the first time such effects have been observed.
Archives for August 2, 2010
Early-life cholesterol increases future heart disease risk: Study
Young adults with high cholesterol levels are at a greater risk of developing heart conditions in later life, reveals a 20-year study that claims to be the first of its kind to confirm the long-term link.
Olive oil extract shows brain protecting benefits
An olive extract rich in hydroxytyrosol may protect neurons in the brain from the normal deterioration associated with aging, suggests a new study.
Solae: EFSA soy-cholesterol opinion is “disconcerting”
Leading soy supplier Solae has criticised the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for a selective approach that saw the agency’s health claims panel dismiss upward of 30 human intervention studies contained in an article 14, soy protein,...
DSM ‘record’ results boosted by nutrition
DSM today reported what it calls the best quarter in its history, with operating profit almost tripling compared to last year.
Yakult confident about probiotic dossier
Probiotics player Yakult is confident the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will hand its probiotic-immunity health claim dossier a positive opinion, despite the agency contacting it with further questions.