Lingonberry moderates high-salt diet inflammation
Lingonberry juice slightly lowers low-grade inflammation in rats fed on a high-salt diet, according to scientists.
Archives for March 7, 2014
‘Significant clinical impact’: Meta-analysis finds omega-3s equal lifestyle changes for blood pressure benefits
Consuming omega-3 supplements or omega-3-rich food may be as effective as reducing sodium or alcohol, or increasing exercise for reducing blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis of 70 randomized controlled trials.
Study reveals growing global reliance on handful of crops
Global per capita food supply has increased over the past 50 years – but it has become more similar among countries, increasing reliance worldwide on a narrow range of commodities.
Brewing bioactives: Newly identified hop leaf polyphenols have potential to ward off dental disease
Hop leaves that are discarded during beer brewing are packed with antioxidant polyphenols that could protect against dental disease, say researchers.
Look to GM plants and algae to meet omega-3 demand, researchers urge
Increasing demand for long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA means industry must consider land-based sources including microalgae and genetically modified plants, say researchers.
Milk proteins plus exercise may boost cardiovascular health for obese women
Whey or casein supplementation with combined exercise training was associated with significant improvements in blood pressure and arterial stiffness in young obese women with hypertension, says a new study.