CoQ10 may benefit cholesterol via gene expression: Study
The potential benefits of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on LDL cholesterol levels may be linked to changes in the expression of specific genes, suggests a new study from Germany.
Archives for March 2, 2011
Glanbia reports ballooning 2010 operating profit
Irish dairy and nutritionals company Glanbia has reported a 22.8 per cent increase in annual operating profit, returning the company to pre-recession earnings figures.
Guarana intake associated with reduction in metabolic disorders: Study
Habitual consumption of guarana may reduce metabolic disorders including hypertension, obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to new research.
Probiotic could be “a promising tool” to treat ulcers: Study
Spanish researchers have described a strain of probiotic bacteria as a new “promising tool” in the treatment of ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori in their report published in the latest edition of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
Veteran probiotic researcher says EFSA’s Danone rejection is ‘difficile’ to accept
A 25-year probiotic research veteran says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rejection of a diarrhoea C. difficile-reducing health claim for Danone drinking yoghurt Actimel was flawed because it failed to consider the totality of the evidence in...