Multi-biomarker approach demonstrates flavanol cardio benefits: Study
An eight-week study of monomeric and oligomeric flavanols (MOPs) employing a “multi-biomarker approach” in a healthy population of smokers has shown cardiovascular benefits.
Archives for January 23, 2012
Lunasin-packed powder will revitalize soy protein shake market, says Reliv
A nutritional shake containing LunaRich – a novel whole soy powder boasting “five to ten times more lunasin than the industry standard” – will be launched next month by Reliv International.
Idaho judge fines firms selling ‘synthetic steroids masquerading as dietary supplements’
Two firms found guilty of selling muscle building supplements laced with unapproved drugs have been fined by a federal court in Idaho.
Resveratrol: Pilot study supports cardio-metabolic benefits
Daily supplements of resveratrol for one month may improve sensitivity to insulin and reduce the spike in blood sugar after a meal, suggest new data from a pilot human trial.
More fiber may reduce breast cancer risk: Meta-analysis
Higher intakes of soluble fiber, but not other types of fiber, may reduce the risk of breast cancer, suggest findings from a meta-analysis from Imperial College, London and the University of Leeds.