Calcium linked to reduced breast cancer rates: Meta-analysis
A review of 26,000 cases has found consuming more calcium-rich foods such as milk and cheese as well as supplements may slightly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Archives for June 8, 2016
Researcher: 'Lutein could be more important than vitamin C.'
Lutein shows brain health promise beyond ‘Alzheimer’s of the eye’
Eye health nutrient lutein may be even more important for brain function, a congress has heard.
EFSA updating bioavailability of nutrients; seeks 'explicit definitions'
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will provide its first ‘explicit definition’ of nutrient bioavailability as part of an overhaul of guidance from its predecessor the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) dating back to 2001.
Tea and grape compounds show mitochondrial benefits for overweight & obese people
Supplements containing epigallocatechin-3-gallate and resveratrol may boost mitochondrial capacity and stimulate fat oxidation, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel intervention trial.
IRONMAN: Mineral tough enough to help heart failure sufferers?
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is investing £1.7m (€2.16m) in a multi-centre intervention study to determine whether iron supplement injections could ease the disabling symptoms of heart failure.
Flowering plant extract can meet sports nutrition demand
Growing demand for nitrate in sports nutrition products is being met by a new ingredient extracted from the flowering plant Amaranthus.