Grape polyphenols may protect against obesity: Study
Antioxidant-rich supplements containing polyphenols from Chardonnay grape seed may protect against oxidative stress linked to obesity, suggests a new study with hamsters.
Archives for March 18, 2009
Genetic test could provide insight into supplementation needs
Interleukin Genetics – a genetic testing company – has updated its nutrition risk assessment test, designed to gauge an individual’s vitamin B metabolism and oxidative stress levels.
Soft drink big boys driving nutraceutical interest - report
The nutraceutical soft drinks segment is expected to maintain growth through the economic downturn, with sales expected to rise at high single digit rate until 2013 due to a growing international focus by multinationals, says a new report.
CoQ10 gets formulation boost in beta-cyclodextrin
Coenzyme Q10 may have enhanced solubility in water, and stability to heat and light if complexed with beta-cyclodextrin, says a new study from Slovenia.
Vitamin D not related to feeling SAD
Low levels of vitamin D are not linked to the symptoms of depression associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), says British researchers.
Dispatches from Expo West
Reading between the omega-3 aisles at Expo West
Shane Starling takes Michael Chubb, the sales director at Canadian fatty acid specialist, Bioriginal, into the organic and natural product extravaganza that is Expo West for a real-time spec of end-product omega-3 ingredient innovation and application.