Ginkgo biloba helps protect against the toxic cognitive effects of aluminium chloride
Ginkgo biloba extract helped protect the brain from the toxic effects of aluminium chloride, exposure to which has been linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Archives for May 2, 2017
High fibre pasta set to 'revolutionise' ready meals
Healthier, high-fibre pasta is the newest 'reinvented carbohydrate' with potential for EFSA-backed health claims, says Ulrick & Short.
Gut bacteria could turn choline into clot-raising compound
Consuming excess choline could cause the gut bacteria to produce a clot-enhancing compound, a new study suggests, raising concerns for those who take choline supplements.
Strain-level specificity critical for full compliance, NSF probiotics labeling expert says
Labeling probiotics to the strain level is becoming an increasing focus in NSF’s certification process, an expert told NutraIngredinets-USA.
BC30 may enhance muscle benefits of HMB during military training: RCT
The muscle and anti-inflammatory benefits of HMB may be enhanced by combining the ingredient with the BC30 probiotic, says a new study with soldiers from the Israel Defense Force.
Storm in a teacup? Review deems four coffees a day as safe
Consuming 400mg of caffeine a day from all sources is not bad for your health, researchers have said in a systematic review looking into the effects of caffeine on humans.
New opportunities: Rimfrost plans new vessel as krill demand increases
Norwegian krill player Rimfrost says new opportunities and an increased demand are driving plans for a new higher capacity harvest vessel.
Most NZ fish oil supplements meet label claims, oxidation levels: GOED analysis
Testing of 47 fish oil supplements purchased at retail in New Zealand shows that 91% met EPA/DHA label claims, according to strict GOED standards, while most also met regulatory limits for oxidation.
OPINION: Why positive biology is crucial to understand how we can achieve healthy ageing
Queen Elizabeth was reported to have sent out 300 birthday wishes to British centenarians in 1955, 1200 in 1970, and 7500 in 2014. Now it is estimated that there is somewhere in the vicinity of 300,000 centenarians worldwide, writes Karen Hocking from...
Omega-3 and cancer recovery: How supplementation helps reduce hospital stays after operations
Omega-3 supplementation boosts immunity and helps reduce inflammation among gastrointestinal cancer patients after surgery, new meta-analysis reports.