Distinguished calcium, vitamin D researcher Dr Robert Heaney passes
Robert Heaney, MD, a world-renowned researcher in the field of bone biology and vitamin D, has passed away at the age of 88 after a struggle with brain cancer.
Archives for August 16, 2016
Cocoa compound shows appetite-controlling potential
Epicatechin – compound found in cocoa – may reduce food intake, and subsequently help control appetite and weight management, says a new study.
Shark Tank winner Loliware & DSM cooperate to make edible vitamin cups
A new product prototype, called Lolivita, debuted at the IFT show in Chicago last month. Behind its conception, co-founder Chelsea Briganti imagined what it would be like “if your actual container had a functional benefit,” she told NutraIngredients-USA.
Higher cocoa chocolate may not mean more flavanols, say researchers
The most familiar quality parameter of chocolate – the cocoa solids percentage – has no correlation with flavanol levels, according to a study by the University of Reading.
Wild Himalayan fruits provide nutritional and nutraceutical opportunities: Study
A study of wild edible fruits found in the Himalayas indicates they are a rich source of antioxidants, with researchers concluding they can help meet the nutritional needs of the local population and play a crucial role in nutraceutical development.
Gut microbiome linked to dietary compound found in heart disease
The gut microbiome may play a major role in the onset of heart disease as a study details its role in converting nutrients into a compound that is strongly associated with the condition.