Archives for February 20, 2018

Poor vitamin D linked to increased risk of anemia, according to Iranian study on school children

Researchers in Iran found that children with low vitamin D status had up to three times increased risk of anemia compared to children with sufficient vitamin D, independent of age, sex, or body mass index.

Vitamin D plus olive oil could aid muscle repair

While vitamin D is best known for its strengthening effect on bones, it may also help repair muscle fibres when consumed in conjunction with extra-virgin olive oil, new rodent data suggests.

Yoghurt consumption linked to lower heart risk

Eating two or more servings of yoghurt could help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in men and women with high blood pressure by around 20%, according to new research.

FOOD PROTEIN VISION 2018 PREVIEW - MARCH 6-9, AMSTERDAM

‘Dairy proteins have whey more uses in tackling disease’ Food Protein Vision speaker says

With more people reducing consumption of animal-derived foods, could abandoning dairy proteins mean throwing away health benefits that could aid in tackling chronic diseases?

Asthma-prone infants aided by gut-boosting probiotic: Study

Infant supplementation using the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (HRLGG) is potent enough to shape the gut microbiota temporarily, reducing the risk of asthma in children, US researchers show.

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Omega-3 and chocolate: Start-up believes Asia and Middle East's fish oil future is in functional foods

The market for functional foods containing omega-3 is ripe for innovation in Asia and the Middle East, with one start-up claiming it can provide 250mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in 30g of chocolate.