Generation game: Effects of omega-3 deficiency may worsen over consecutive generations
The negative effects of poor omega-3 intake could become incrementally worse through consecutive generations, according to a new study.
Archives for July 29, 2013
Is azuki the next big bean?
The azuki bean, also known as adzuki and aduki, is more commonly found in Japanese kitchens, yet has recently been creeping into the European culinary consciousness. With its high nutritional value and gluten-free potential, could it be the next big...
China gives patent to AB-Fortis iron functional ingredient
Spanish biotech company AB-Biotics has been granted a patent by the China Patent & Trademark Office for its AB-Fortis functional ingredient.
EFSA’s yohimbe aphrodisiac assessment ‘interesting and surprising’: EU herbal expert
Last week the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said a lack of data meant it could not decide upon the safety of aphrodisiac herbal, yohimbe. But are its methodologies up to scratch for this kind of assessment? asks Italy-based botanicals expert,...
Watermelon juice soothes sore cycling muscles
Watermelon juice has ‘excellent’ potential as a functional drink to relieve sore muscles in athletes due to high levels of amino acid L-Citrulluine, a new Spanish study testing cyclists reports.
Study shows potential for D-tagatose as sports nutrition ingredient
D-tagatose, an alternative sweetener that has drifted at the periphery of commercial viability for more than a decade, may have a new lease on life because of its blood sugar management properties, according to a study conducted by ChromaDex.
Glanbia joins EU sports nutrition group
Glanbia Performance Nutrition has joined the ever-growing membership of the 10-year-old European Specialist Sports Nutrition Association (ESSNA), joining supplement maker PhD Nutrition, and retailers NBTY Europe Bodybuilding.com as new members.
Indian gooseberry extract (Capros) may counter endothelial dysfunction in diabetics: RCT
Daily supplements of an extract from Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) may improve the health of cells lining the blood vessels, and reduce levels of markers of oxidative stress in type-2 diabetics, according to results of a randomized,...