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Probiotics again linked to fat and weight loss: RCT data
Daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies, says a new study from Japan.
Gluten-free app could drive nutrition innovation, says research fellow
A gluten-free scanning app in Australia could prompt industry to improve nutritional content and label on-pack, says a research fellow from the George Institute for Global Health.
A2C prepares first a2 infant formula shipment to China
A2 Corporation (A2C) – the New Zealand-based manufacturer of a2 fresh milk – has commenced packing of its new a2 Platinum infant formula range, and hopes to make its first...
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Mixed vitamin E forms show liver benefits: Rat data
A mixture of vitamin E tocotrienols and alpha-tocopherol may work synergistically to improve liver health in lab animals with non-alcoholic steatohepatits (NASH), the most extreme form of non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Omega-3s for clot prevention: EPA for men, DHA for women?
Men and women may benefit from different types of omega-3 fatty acid supplements to reduce their risk of stroke or heart attacks linked to blood clots, says a new study...
High fructan barley holds wholegrain promise, says CSIRO
A barley variety high in fructans and positively linked to improved gut health holds promise for wholegrain foods, according to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).
Tropical leaf extracts may boost pre-diabetic health measures: Clinical trial
Daily supplements containing extracts from Elaeis guineensis or Ficus deltoidea may benefit the health of people with pre-diabetes by improving blood sugar and lipid levels, say findings from a clinical trial....
CHOICE Australia slams ‘alarmingly’ high salt levels in kids’ snacks and cereal
CHOICE Australia has slammed industry on high sodium levels in snacks and breakfast cereal targeting kids and has called for tougher action towards change.
Japanese firm seeks EU probiotic approval
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for views on an application from Japan’s Miyarisan Pharmaceutical for European Union Novel Foods status for a probiotic strain.
PS supplements show ADHD benefits in children: RCT data
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from daily supplements of phosphatidylserine (PS), according to a new study from an international team of researchers.
Children's diets
Only 5% of schools provide healthy meals in Australia’s capital
Menus in Australian state schools could do better, according to the results of research compiled for online advocacy group The Parents’ Jury. A review of 263 school menus across Australia...
EFSA health claims chief to share ‘magic recipe’ insights in Geneva
The chief of EFSA’s health claims panel will discuss where the agency stands on the topic in 2013, at this year’s Vitafoods conference and expo in Geneva in May.
Nestlé: Vitamin and mineral deficiencies account for 10% of global health burden
Better food fortification initiatives are required to tackle the global problem of hidden hunger that accounts for 10% of health costs, a Nestlé-sponsored congress heard in Germany today.
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Lycored launches Japanese pagoda bone health, menopause blend
Lycored has launched a lycopene, vitamin D3 blend with genistein, sourced from the Japanese pagoda tree targeting bone health and menopausal women.
BLIS-K12’s oral health benefits get support from 2 clinical trials
Supplements containing the probiotic BLIS K12 ingredient may reduce the reoccurrence of throat infections and tonsillitis by up to 90%, according to data from new clinical trials from Italy.
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IOF and Fonterra establish Asian bone health research grant
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and Fonterra are backing bone health research with a $44,000 Asia-focused grant open to residents of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the...
Could multivitamins boost well-being and energy levels?
Daily consumption of a multivitamin may boost consumers’ perception of mood and energy levels, says a new study from Australia.
Study ‘leaves little doubt’ about Pycnogenol’s benefits for menopause symptoms
Daily supplements of extracts from the bark of French Maritime Pine may help reduce the symptoms of the menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, says a new study.
Subcontinent tastes
India must accept that traditional foods aren't necessarily the safest
In the first article in a new a series examining Indian diets and health, a British dietitian urges India not to make the same mistakes that were made in her...
Soy-based S-equol supplement shows heart health benefits for obese
A newly developed fermented soy germ-based nutritional supplement delivering S-equol may boost heart health by reducing LDL cholesterol in overweight & obese people, says a new study.
Nutrition NGO responds to COI attack: We cannot “continue to exclude business”
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has defended its work with the global food industry, saying it is a vital partner in nutrition-changing efforts in the developing world and...
Ashwagandha ayurvedic herb shows stress-busting potential: Study
Supplements containing extract of the Indian herb Ashwagandha may help manage stress, according to new findings of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Indian obesity
Indian mums: ‘Ghee is good, refined is righteous and butter is better’
An major new survey has uncovered a worrying lack of awareness of diet and eating habits by both children and their parents.
Shock findings
Diabetes on the rise among India’s southern poor
A countrywide screening programme on diabetes trends in India makes for startling reading, no least for those in the south who live in slums.
Special Edition: Innovations in Minerals
Magnesium – ‘Sky is the limit’ for the ‘hottest ingredient in the mineral category’
Growing consumer awareness of their own deficiencies, its health benefits, and the emergence of innovative forms are making magnesium the ‘the hottest ingredient in the mineral category’.
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