Tocotrienols in spotlight for chronic disease benefits
The health benefits of tocotrienols from palm oil in reducing the risk of chronic disease will be the focus of a two-day conference to be held in Las Vegas next month.
Archives for June 28, 2010
Inulin plus resistant starch could be super-prebiotic
Combining fructooligosaccharides with resistant starch could produce gut health benefits beyond the mere sum of the parts, suggests a new study from Spain.
Choc-blood pressure meta-analysis sees need for dietary habit studies
A new meta-analysis of studies investigating the effect of dark chocolate and flavanols on hypertension has drawn mixed conclusion and suggest more studies be done on dietary habits and genetic factors.
Consumers associate ‘organic’ with low-calorie, finds study
Organic claims on food packaging could lead consumers to overeat or even exercise less, according to a new study published in the journal Judgment and Decision Making.