Many interesting articles this time!
Should we revise how calories are measured?
The current method of measuring the
calorie content of foods could be flawed, says Professor Martin Wickham
of Leatherhead Food Research.
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Vitamin D backed to boost diabetic heart disease risk
Low levels of vitamin D may be
responsible for the increased risk of heart disease among diabetic
people developing clogged up arteries, according to new research.
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Green tea extract shows potential sperm benefits: Lab study
Extracts from green tea may boost the
quality of sperm, says a new study from Italy, but there too much of the
extract may confer a negative effect.
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Do organic beat conventional vegetables for immune system support?
Organically grown carrots may stimulate
the immune system, with ‘more’ organic carrots have more of an effect,
says a new study that adds to the debate on the health benefits of
organic produce.
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'Our probiotic science will lead to an EFSA health claims approval': DuPont VP of marketing
Recent studies using DuPont’s HOWARU
strain combination, combined with a better understanding of ‘the rules
of the game’, will lead to positive health claims in Europe, DuPont’s
Scott Bush has confidently predicted.
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Probiotics may help cut body fat levels: RCT data
Daily probiotic yogurt consumption may
improve energy metabolism and reduce body fat levels by up to 4%, say
results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over clinical trial
in Canada.
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Pycnogenol shows benefits for asthmatics: Study
Daily supplements of the French Maritime
Pine bark extract Pynogenol may improve symptoms of asthma, according to
results of a clinical trial.
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Probiotics may ease eczema for children: RCT data
Daily supplements of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum CJLP133 may improve eczema in children, says a new study from South Korea.
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