Probiotic strain counting: New method proposed at Probiota
A new method of quantifying probiotic content in products promises greater accuracy and efficiency, according to emerging research.
Archives for February 9, 2015
Curcumin may improve cholesterol levels for people with MetS: Study
Daily supplements of curcumin, the yellow pigment from turmeric, may help slash LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Taiwan.
Weight loss and meal replacement markets are the Wild West, says newbie
Weight loss and meal replacement markets are the Wild West of the nutrition industry and it is right to regulate them, says a crowd-funded start-up of organic drinkable meal manufacturer Ambronite.
Healthy diet linked to lower risk of chronic lung disease
A healthy diet that is higher in whole grains, polyunsaturated fats and nuts, and lower in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary drinks, is associated with a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease, say researchers.
Norway retains folic acid upper limit
A high intake of folic acid does not cause cancer so current upper levels and maximum amounts for the vitamin should stay the same, says the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM).
sugar-free sports drinks
‘A lucrative opportunity:’ Can Aussie sports drinks wrestle sales from soft drinks?
The Australian sports drinks market will continue to grow: but sugar-free versions present an opportunity to shake up the sector, according to research firm TechNavio.
The chilli diet? Fresh research backs capsaicin to battle obesity
Adding capsaicin from chilli peppers in to a diet could help to prevent weight gain from a high-fat diet, according to research in mice.