Diet has swift effects on sperm quality
‘You are what you eat’ - but could that extend to offspring? A new study gives fresh insight into the effects diet has on the quality of sperm.
Archives for January 2, 2020
Aker: Krill outlook even brighter than for omega-3s as a whole
Major krill oil supplier AkerBiomarine expects its subset of the omega-3s realm to outperform the sector as a whole in 2020.
Meta-analysis supports phytosterols’ potential blood pressure benefits
The cholesterol-reducing potential of phytosterols are well established, and a new meta-analysis now suggests the heart-friendly ingredients may also help manage blood pressure.
Supplements linked with increased breast cancer recurrence
Breast cancer patients who take antioxidant supplements, as well as iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, during chemotherapy may be at increased risk of disease recurrence and death, according to researchers from SWOG Cancer Research Network.
Mate tea and caffeine reduce weight gain, rat study concludes
A new study in rats concludes that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting the production of triglycerides.
Bioavailability battle: Natural ingredients for functional foods in demand In APAC but challenges remain
International ingredient firm Wacker says that the use of natural ingredients, such as curcumin and hydroxytyrosol in functional food is gaining steam in Asia, but there is a need to address issues such as low bioavailability.