Fortified cranberry juice may improve heart health, says human data
19-Jun-2013 - Daily consumption of cranberries may reduce markers of cardiovascular disease, says a new study from Brazil that builds the heart health benefits of the berries.
Caries and gingivitis sugar free gum benefits questioned: Study
18-Jun-2013 - Colombian researchers have questioned the clinical benefits of sugar free chewing gum to prevent dental caries and gingivitis after a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. A scientist from Mondelez has doubted the findings.
NIH releases database with info on 17,000 dietary supplement labels
18-Jun-2013 - A new government dietary supplement database now provides information on the ingredients thousands of finished products for the benefit of researchers, health care providers and consumers, according to the National Institutes of Health, which hosts the site.
Ayurvedic salacia herb shows pre-diabetes benefit: Study
18-Jun-2013 - An ayurvedic herb can manage pre-diabetes states and mild to moderate hyperlipidemia, according to Indian researchers.
Sweet success? Study backs mannitol for Parkinson’s disease
18-Jun-2013 - The sweetener mannitol may help decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease by reducing the potentially dangerous 'clumping' of proteins in the brain, according to new research.
Increased iron intake can reduce Parkinson’s risk: Meta-analysis
17-Jun-2013 - Increasing iron intake by 10 micrograms per deciliter of blood can reduce the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease by 3%, Italian researchers have concluded after performing an extensive literature review.
Synbiotic supplements may influence metabolic status for diabetics: RCT data
17-Jun-2013 - A combination of probiotics and prebiotics may reduce levels of markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, suggest findings of a new study publishing in the journal Clinical Nutrition.
Soy-derived phosphatidic acid ‘best in class’ as PA source for sports nutrition
17-Jun-2013 - A new series of studies support the bioavailability and safety of soy-derived PA, its ability to boost strength and power in highly trained athletes, and increase lean body mass.
Vitamin D slashes blood pressure and CVD risk, study confirms
17-Jun-2013 - There is a direct and causal relationship between vitamin D status, high blood pressure and the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new genetic research data.
CLA community hits back at safflower oil claims: "Science wise, safflower oil is not a serious alternative to CLA for improved body composition"
14-Jun-2013 - Leading CLA researchers and suppliers have slammed product claims that safflower oil is superior to CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) for reducing 'belly' fat, as the CLA community unites to set the record straight on the science.
Is ATP + HMB an ideal combination to create a ‘new and untapped category in sports’?
14-Jun-2013 - Supplements containing a combination of the leucine metabolite beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and adenosine-triphosphate (ATP) may boost lean body mass and strength, says a new study.
Frozen broccoli lacks ability to form healthy compound: Study
14-Jun-2013 - Commercially available frozen broccoli almost entirely lacks the ability to form the beneficial compound sulforaphane from the phytonutrient glucoraphanin, according to new research.
Cocoa may help control diabetes, claims mice study
13-Jun-2013 - Research by Penn State University has found that mice fed cocoa have a reduced risk of obesity-related inflammation and type-2 diabetes.
Probiotic may boost vitamin D levels: First human data
13-Jun-2013 - Daily supplements of probiotic strain Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 may boost circulating vitamin D levels in the blood by 25%, say results of a post-hoc analysis of a published randomized controlled trial.
First krill powder study shows potential for metabolic syndrome
13-Jun-2013 - Daily supplements of krill powder may reduce the overactive endocannabinoid system in obese subjects, and offer potential for ameliorating metabolic syndrome, says a small study using Aker BioMarine’s new Superba Krill powder.
One more time: US Army/ NSF analysis shows DMAA not in geranium
12-Jun-2013 - A new analysis from US Army scientists and NSF International finds, yet again, that controversial compound DMAA (1,3 dimethylamylamine) is not found in geranium. The analysis supports FDA conclusions that the evidence is ‘insufficient’ to support the use of DMAA as an ingredient in dietary supplements.
Curcumin: New studies support brain and cardiovascular benefits
11-Jun-2013 - Daily supplements of curcumin – the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color – may support healthy aging, with two new studies indicating benefits for arterial aging and cognition.
Monumental for maintenance of health? New study shows fish oil may boost heart health by influencing mental stress
10-Jun-2013 - The heart health benefits of fish oil may be partly linked to its ability to blunt the detrimental cardiovascular effects of mental stress, says a new study from Michigan Technological University.
Weight loss leads to significant gut microbiota changes
10-Jun-2013 - Gastric bypass surgery can boost the richness of the gut microbiota and increase the number of associations between gut microbiota and genes in fat tissue, says a new study that deepens our understanding of how gut bacteria may influence weight.
Resveratrol may support healthy blood circulation in obese adults: Study
10-Jun-2013 - Daily supplements of resveratrol may boost blood flow and support heart health, says a new study using DSM’s Resvida product.