Stress-busting Chinese herb helped slash depression and cognitive impairment: Study
The Chinese herb XingPiJieYu reduced the effects of chronic unpredictable stress in rats, while also improving their learning and memory, said a new study.
Archives for March 15, 2017
Broccoli extract shows weight management abilities: Mouse study
Sulforaphane, a phytochemical found in broccoli, may affect the rate of weight gain, according to a new study suggesting the compound plays a role in energy consumption and fat burning.
Slavery at sea prompts calls for new ethical seafood labelling
Ongoing labour abuses at sea have prompted research into a possible ‘social sustainability’ scheme for seafood in Europe.
No silver bullet? Probiotics have ‘little impact’ when taken with a balanced diet
Probiotics improved the microbiota of rats fed junk food and boosted their cognitive function, but had little impact on healthy animals and actually impaired memory.
Scoop of the day! Ice cream fortified with chia seed oil found to be a ‘superb’ source of omega-3
This could be as close to guilt-free that ice cream is ever going to get: Researchers have revealed that fortification with chia seed oil ramps up omega-3 levels while maintaining taste and texture.
Certain B vitamins could protect against air pollution risk
Dietary intake of B vitamins might play a role in reducing the impact of air pollution on the epigenome, say researchers.
UK agency bans non-compliant L-Glutamine claims
A product listing for L-Glutamine has been banned by the UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) after the agency ruled it included a non-authorised health claim.
Special Edition: Functional Foods
Naturally functional: Are consumers turned off by 'added' functionality
A huge 70% of Europeans prefer health benefits from natural foods, rather than added benefits, according to Mintel - so could the perception that functional foods are unnatural be a barrier to casual users?
Special Edition: Functional Foods
Storming growth for energy, water and tea in functional beverages
Functional beverages are set to boom with projected 8% annual growth, with energy drinks, waters and teas strong performers – but are consumers growing weary of gimmicks.
Unilever wants stronger UK protection from foreign takeovers
Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever has called on the UK government to revisit the country's rules on takeovers and acquisitions to protect ‘national champions’ against foreign takeovers.