Mood foods are on the way up, confirms Mintel
Mood foods are set to nudge their way into the spotlight as the science linking diet and behavior continues to emerge, says market researcher Mintel.
Archives for March 25, 2009
Science supports vitamin D to fewer broken bones
Daily supplements of vitamin D may cut the risk of fractures by up to 20 per cent, according to a new meta-analysis.
Omega-3 may protect prostates from cancer: Study
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids may protect against advanced prostate cancer, according to new research from the University of California San Francisco.
GTC Nutrition to distribute omega-3 in US and EU
Australian omega-3 supplier, Nu-Mega has appointed Colorado-based GTC Nutrition as distributor for its fatty acid powders and liquids portfolio in the Americas and Europe.
ALA-DHA conversion negligible, say fatty acids experts
Alpha-linolenic acid, (ALA) does not convert to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) at levels that confer any physiological benefit, according to a summary of omega-3 research conducted by the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL).
Antibody yoghurt stymies stomach ulcers, say researchers
Yoghurt fortified with antibodies extracted from chicken eggs, can battle bacteria that cause gastritis and stomach ulcers, according to preliminary findings from Japanese researchers.