Biopolymer microgels improve probiotic viability, study suggests
Delivering probiotics via alginate-gelatin microgels could help survival into the large intestine.
Archives for June 6, 2017
OPINION: Why optimal omega-3 and omega-6 ratios in the diet could balance the scales
Today’s typical Western diet is well known for its imbalance between the intake of omega-6 to omega-3 oils. Not surprisingly, there is increasing interest in what this actually means for our bodies and our long-term health, writes Complementary Medicines...
Sourdough or white? Trust in gut reaction to provide the answer
The gut microbiome has a major say in whether ordinary white bread or an artisanal sourdough loaf is “healthier,” a study claims.
Could olive oil nutrient slash risk of brain cancer – only if it gets funding
Research linking olive oil nutrients to a lower risk of brain cancer could be shelved as government cuts to science funding may mean further research is impossible.
Imbalance of PUFAs potential therapeutic target for blood clot prevention
An ‘imbalance’ of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the body could be a potential therapeutic target for preventing acute blood clots (venous thromboembolism), a study said.
B. infantis probiotic alters babies' bowel habits for the better
Evolve BioSystems has announced results of a study that shows its strain of B. infantis probiotic is safe to give to infants and significantly alters their microbiomes and bowel habits.
EFSA launches platform to help SMEs with novel food applications
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) preparing a novel food application can receive administrative help through a new support platform launched by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Watermelon-pomegranate juice shows athletic benefits: Study
Watermelon juice enriched with l-citrulline combined with pomegranate extracts may reduce muscle soreness and markers of muscle damage following exercise, says a new study from Spain.
Probiotics may counter obesity effects on vascular function: Study
Supplementing the diet with probiotic Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum CECT 7765 may reverse the detrimental effects that obesity has on the function of blood vessels, suggests preliminary data from lab mice.