Wolfberry consumption may offer flu protection: Mouse data
Consumption of wolfberries - also known as goji berries - may be associated with increasing the protective effect of influenza vaccines against the virus, according to new research in mice.
Archives for December 16, 2013
BRIC healthy dairy boom blooms; Europe down but not doomed
Brazil, Russia, India, China – as well as Mexico – are the fastest growing markets for functional dairy products, according to a Euromonitor International presentation given last week at the Healthy and Functional Dairy event.
Probiotics can reduce bowel problem in premature babies: Study
A 3-strain probiotic blend can reduce the occurrence of a bowel condition common among premature babies, researchers writing in Pediatrics journal have found.
Stop wasting money on supplements, say physicians. Stop trying to position supplements as cures for disease, say industry groups
An editorial panel of medical doctors (MDs) says the case is now closed for multivitamins: they don’t help well-nourished adults. But leading trade associations have defended the safety and efficacy of the products, calling the editorial, ‘close-minded,...
Diet can 'rapidly and reproducibly' alter our gut bacteria: Study
Shifts in dietary patterns can radically alter the microbial make-up of our gut in less than a day, leading to rapid alterations in the functions of our microbiota, say researchers.
Food supplements for malnutrition and geriatrics offer research and innovation opportunities: Study
A survey of enteral nutrition 'key opinion leaders (KOLs)' has found that the research and development of food supplements for battling malnutrition and geriatrics has the highest priority, whilst treatment improvements in the area of intensive care...
Study: Breakfast cereal improves mood, but brain performance?
Adolescents who consume breakfast cereal in the morning are more alert, content and in some instances show improved cognitive performance, according to Kellogg-funded research.
Flexitarianism to be next ‘mega trend’
Flexitarianism will be the next ‘mega trend’ leading to sales of vegetarian foods in the UK to grow by 10% by 2016, according to food trends agency The Food People.