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Latest News December 19, 2007 Antioxidants may affect vitamin E absorption Simultaneous ingestion of carotenoids with alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) may inhibit the absorption of vitamin E by 36 per cent, suggests new research from France... Read Vitamin K shows potential in the fight against wrinkles Research suggests that vitamin K plays a role in protecting skin elasticity and may help protect against skin aging and the development of wrinkles... Read Onion compound linked to lower blood pressure Quercitin, the compound most commonly associated with onions, may reduce blood pressure by an average of five millimitres of mercury, indicates new research... Read Whole-grains breakfasts cut heart failure risks - study Consuming at least one serving of whole grains cereal a day could reduce a man's risk of heart failure by 30 per cent, says a new study from the US... Read Omega-3 to cut colon cancer: meta-analysis A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect against the cancer... Read Cranberry juice offer anti-viral possibilities - study Cranberry juice's benefits may even extend to protecting against viruses, according to results of study from New York-based researchers... Read December 17, 2007 Vitamin D deficiency linked to greater pain A new study has linked vitamin D and a reduction of chronic pain, lending to voices calling for increased fortification or supplementation of the nutrient in diets... Read Chocolate study signals way to personalised health diets A study has shed new light on people's food preferences and a specific chemical signature that can be programmed into the metabolic system, leading the way to healthy diets that cater to an individual's needs... Read Cranberry power helps fight infection Chr Hansen is set to launch a new range of cranberry ingredients available for both the dietary supplement and functional food industries... Read Coca-Cola seeks medicinal and coffee kicks Coca-Cola has this week announced plans to scour China for traditional medicines to develop a more nutritionally beneficial portfolio of drinks... Read Vitamin E pills may cut heart disease risk in diabetics Supplements of vitamin E may counteract complications in type-2 diabetics linked to an increased risk of heart disease, says a new study from Italy... Read Vitamin K shows potential in the fight against wrinkles Research suggests that vitamin K plays a role in protecting skin elasticity and may help protect against skin aging and the development of wrinkles... Read December 10, 2007 Chinese vitamin C supply could be under threat The face of the vitamin C market may be on the verge of change as reports circulate that prices from China - the world's primary supplier - are rocketing... Read Red wine linked to anti-cancer potential A nutrient found in red wine has shown a positive result in cancer reduction, a study in mice has found... Read 100 apples a day keeps URTI away A flavonoid found in fruit, such as apples and berries, could help reduce illnesses in people who have carried out extensive exercise. ... Read China price hikes affecting global food chain Food and ingredient prices are growing at a faster pace in China than anywhere else in the world, having serious repercussions on businesses both domestically and on an international field... Read Soy may aid men at high risk of prostate cancer Men at high risk of prostate cancer, a cancer on the rise worldwide, may benefit from increased intake of soy isoflavones, suggests a new study from the University of Minnesota... Read Full-fat dairy may protect prostates from cancer An increased intake of full fat dairy products may reduce the risk of prostate cancer, says a new study from Hawaii... Read December 6, 2007 Guar gum's anti-diarrhoea potential gets boost Partially hydrolysed guar gum extensively used as an emulsifier, thickener and stabiliser, may also have potential as a health ingredient for protecting against diarrhoea, suggests new research... Read Increased whole grain consumption linked to better weight An increased intake of wholegrain products in the diet may reduce a person's likelihood of being overweight or obese, suggests a new study from Holland... Read Apples and onions may slash pancreatic cancer risk A diet rich in flavonols from foods such as onions, apples and berries may cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by about 25 per cent, a multi-ethnic study has reported... Read Broccoli compound identified for heart benefits The heart healthy effects of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower may be due to their ability to influence the secretion of a cholesterol transporter, researchers have reported... Read Plant sterols in low fat milk effective for cholesterol cuts Phytosterols incorporated into low-fat fermented milk was effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels in people with slightly elevated cholesterol, French researchers have reported... Read December 5, 2007 Multivitamins and minerals benefits for weight and hunger Multivitamins and minerals could reduce appetite in women on a weight reduction regime, while lower body weight and fat mass was more obvious in men, says new research from Canada... Read Study reports no effect of calcium, dairy on weight loss Increased intake of calcium from dairy or supplemental sources does not promote weight loss, reports a new study from Ohio State University... Read Vitamin C and dairy linked to less abdominal weight An increased intake of vitamin C and dairy could reduce the accumulation of weight around the abdomen, reported to increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease, suggests a new study... Read December 3, 2007 Broccoli could help the brain heal A substance found in broccoli could help preserve the integrity of a barrier protecting the brain following injury, according to an animal study... Read CRN puts nutrition and healthy ageing on the agenda Policy makers and health professionals need to wake up to the importance of nutrition in healthy ageing, the CRN has said as it organises a conference on the issue... Read China food safety round-up Malaysian fears, too many pigs, a rejection of Canadian meat and grocery tracking are some of the issues hanging over the Chinese food industry this week... Read Study backs lycopene against advanced prostate cancer Increased blood levels of lycopene may reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer by 60 per cent, but carotenoids in general do not appear to impact on the overall risk of the disease, says a large European study... Read New chocolate bar healthy for your heart, claims manufacturer In a bid to take advantage of the boom in demand for fortified chocolates, a manufacturer claims to have developed a product that benefits those with Type-2 diabetes or high cholesterol... Read November 28, 2007 news Healthy diet confuses consumers, FSA says People in the UK are sometimes confused when it comes to making sure they eat a healthy balanced diet, a Food Standards Agency survey has found... Read Apples could cut childhood asthma, study finds Mothers who eat apples during pregnancy may help their child avoid the risk of asthma, a study has found... Read Low-fat veg diet may keep prostate cancer at bay Eating a low-fat and plant-based diet could reduce the risk of prostate cancer or slow onset of the disease, a new study has found... Read Supplements for over 50s may boost diet deficiency Men and women over the age of 51 who regularly take dietary supplements are more likely to get adequate amounts of several vitamins and minerals than those who do not, a study suggests... Read November 21, 2007 news Breast feeding may not protect infants from asthma or allergies Exclusive and prolonged breast feeding may not protect children from the risk of allergy and asthma, a study suggests... Read 100 apples a day keeps URTI away A flavonoid found in fruit, such as apples and berries, could help reduce illnesses in people who have carried out extensive exercise. ... Read Scientists propose vitamin C's potential cancer-blocking mechanism Vitamin C may block growth of tumours by destabilizing their ability to grow under oxygen-starved conditions, as opposed to the prevailing theory that its preventative mechanism stems from capturing volatile oxygen... Read April 14, 2007 What's up doc? Normal calcium intake during weight loss saves bones - study Pre-menopausal women trying to shed kilos should maintain normal to high calcium intakes to ward off the threat of osteoporosis, suggests a new study... Read Fish-diabetes pollution link may boost supplements A new study linking pollutants found in fish to insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes may further turn people off fish and boost the omega-3 supplements market... Read April 5, 2007 WHat's up doc? More study needed on green tea HIV link Drinking green tea may help to prevent the spread of the HIV virus, a study suggests, but the authors have warned more research is needed... Read Fat intake may cut vitamin C benefits for the stomach Vitamin C may reduce the formation of potentially carcinogenic nitrogen-containing compounds in the stomach, offering protection from stomach cancer, researchers have reported... Read Australia, NZ putting final touches to health, nutrition claims Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is ironing out the creases before finalising its proposed health and nutrition claims standard with nutrient profiling and percentage daily intakes up for comment... Read April 3, 2007 What's up doc? Soy in diet may improve metabolic syndrome symptoms Replacing red meat with soy in the diet improved several features of the metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women, says a joint Iranian-American study that offers insights into managing this growing condition... Read Does seawater improve a tomato's antioxidant punch? Growing tomatoes in diluted seawater significantly increased the levels of antioxidant vitamins C and E, says new research from Italy... Read Zinc supplements may cut deaths among low-income kids Daily zinc supplements reduced the risk of death among children aged 12 to 48 months by 18 per cent, says a clinical trial set in Zanzibar... Read Vitamin C linked to lower mouth cancer risk Increased intake of vitamin C from the diet, but not supplements, may slash the risk of mouth cancer by 48 per cent, says a epidemiological study... Read Vitamin D again linked to lower breast cancer risk Increased vitamin D levels during youth, from the sun and the diet, may reduce the risk of breast cancer later in life by over 30 per cent, suggests a new epidemiological study... Read Cacao may offer diabetes benefits - study Dietary supplementation with cacao liquor proanthocyanidins (CLPr) reduced blood glucose levels in obese diabetic mice, and may offer human diabetics significant benefits, says a new study from Japan... Read Are peanuts OK for pregnant women? New scientific research suggests that most women who follow general medical precautionary advice and avoid peanuts when pregnant may be doing so unnecessarily... Read Blueberry compounds linked to colon cancer prevention Pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries, may prevent the development of tumours in the colon, if results from an animal study can be translated to humans, researchers have said... Read Grape seed extract may protect against skin cancer Proanthocyanidin-rich extracts from grape seeds may prevent skin cancer by boosting the immune system, says a new study that used hairless mice to model human sun exposure... Read Vitamin D, calcium, dairy linked to lower colon cancer risk High intake of vitamin D and calcium from the diet and supplements may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by over 30 per cent, suggests a new study... Read March 31, 2007 What's up doc? Berkem's Powergrape to take on sports nutrition, anti-ageing Berkem is introducing a new grape extract called Powergrape with specific ratios of different polyphenol families, which has yielded positive results in a prospective study on antioxidant status in sportsmen... Read Atkins diet best of the bunch for weight loss, suggests study Women following the Atkins diet, the once bright star in the galaxy of diets, lost more weight than women following other diets, with no concerns expressed over cardiovascular risk factors... Read It's all about me! Nutrition gets personal With the twin areas of nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition developing apace, the mass availability of tailored foods and supplements may not be too far in the future... Read Soy isoflavones linked to lower prostate cancer risk Increased intake of soy isoflavones significantly reduced the risk of prostate cancer amongst Japanese men by as much as 50 per cent, says a new study... Read Vitamin D level reassessment high priority, say experts International agencies should reassess as a matter of high priority dietary recommendations for vitamin D... Read Garlic plus vitamin C may reduce blood pressure A combination of garlic supplements and vitamin C reduced blood pressure back to normal levels in people with mildly elevated levels, says a pilot study... Read Dairy calcium may reduce fat absorption from meals Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate... Read March 28, 2007 Whats up Doc? Does seawater improve a tomato's antioxidant punch? Growing tomatoes in diluted seawater significantly increased the levels of antioxidant vitamins C and E, says new research from Italy... Read Zinc supplements may cut deaths among low-income kids Daily zinc supplements reduced the risk of death among children aged 12 to 48 months by 18 per cent, says a clinical trial set in Zanzibar... Read Soy in diet may improve metabolic syndrome symptoms Replacing red meat with soy in the diet improved several features of the metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women, says a joint Iranian-American study that offers insights into managing this growing condition... Read Garlic plus vitamin C may reduce blood pressure A combination of garlic supplements and vitamin C reduced blood pressure back to normal levels in people with mildly elevated levels, says a pilot study... Read Atkins diet best for weight loss - US study Women following the Atkins diet, the once bright star in the galaxy of diets, lost more weight than women following other diets, with no concerns expressed over cardiovascular risk factors... Read Chilli extract may stop fat cell growth Capsaicin, the compound that gives red pepper its heat, could inhibit the growth of fat cells, says a new laboratory study... Read Black soy may offer weight management potential Researchers from Korea have reported that peptides from black soy bean could have a role as a nutraceutical to combat obesity, after a study on rats in which they curbed weight gain... Read February 27, 2007 Healthy Recipes Vitamin K2 may maintain bone strength - study Daily supplements of vitamin K2 maintained hipbone strength in postmenopausal women, while placebo led to weakening, says a study from the Netherlands... Read Vitamin A-rich diet may halve stomach cancer risk A diet rich in vitamin A (retinol) may cut the risk of stomach cancer by 44 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden... Read Fish intake linked to higher IQ in offspring Eating more than 340 grams of omega-3-rich seafood per week during pregnancy was associated with higher verbal intelligence quotient (IQ) scores in the children, says a new study... Read February 26, 2007 What's up doc? Omega-3: Can you believe its not lard? Consumers concerned about the quality of fish oil in their omega-3 supplements should quiz the brand marketer over the source, says chairman of GOED omega-3, a trade association that aims to maintain standards... Read Vitamin K2 may maintain bone strength - study Daily supplements of vitamin K2 maintained hipbone strength in postmenopausal women, while placebo led to weakening, says a study from the Netherlands... Read Vitamin A-rich diet may halve stomach cancer risk A diet rich in vitamin A (retinol) may cut the risk of stomach cancer by 44 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden... Read Archives November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 November 2007 December 2007
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