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The potential of polyphenol compounds in cocoa to reduce blood pressure is related to genotype, suggests a new nutrigenomic study that deepens our understanding of the cardiovascular benefits of cocoa.
A UK report has found most Brits gain adequate levels of iron, but warned that the elderly, small children, girls, some women and the poor may be susceptible to deficiencies and should consider iron supplementation among other measures.
Immune health player Biothera has attained authorization from the Ministry of Health in China for its beta-glucan based Wellmune WGP ingredient as a novel food ingredient.
Current krill catches are well below established 'trigger limits' for concern and are “probably” sustainable, a British researcher has said.
The South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is teaming up with local supplier, Afriplex, to investigate and market local botanicals with an initial focus on the plant Elephantorrhiza elephantina.
Today is Pancake Day. It is also International Women’s Day. An important date, then, not just for food lovers in countries where Mardi Gras is a big deal, but a day to consider the role – and the potential – of women involved in food provision all over...
CreaNutrition has made some suggestions to DG SANCO on the conditions of use for the health claim it won last year on oat beta glucan and blood cholesterol reduction, to avert possible restrictions to its use.