Calcium plus vitamin D may slash body fat levels
Adding calcium and vitamin D supplements
to an energy-restricted diet may boost the loss of body fat, compared to
the diet alone, says a new study.
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Coffee waste may be a rich source antioxidants for supplements, suggest scientists
Waste from brewing coffee could be a
valuable resource for the production of antioxidants for dietary
supplements, say researchers.
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Up to half of global food production goes to waste
As much as half of all food produced
globally goes to waste, according to a new report that suggests
governments in developed countries should instigate policies to change
consumer expectations and attitudes to food waste.
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High fibre diet ingredient IP6 backed for prostate cancer prevention
The compound believed to one of the
‘active ingredients’ in a high-fibre diet could have clinical potential
to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in
early stages of the disease, suggest researchers.
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Probiotics show allergy, immune system benefits: Nestlé study
A daily dose of Nestlé’s Bifidobacterium lactis NCC2818
probiotic strain may help manage allergic responses during pollen
season, says a new study from the Nestlé Research Center.
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Berries show heart boosting power for women: Harvard study
Three or more servings of blueberries and
strawberries per week may slash a woman’s risk of a heart attack by as
much as 33%, says a new study from Harvard.
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Probiotic plus aloe shows cholesterol-lowering potential: Animal data
Combining probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplements with aloe vera may slash cholesterol levels by over 40%, suggests a new study with lab rats.
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Coffee fruit extract shows potential brain benefits: FutureCeuticals study
A proprietary extract from the coffee
fruit may boost levels of a protein known to influence and support
neurons and the central nervous system, suggest new findings from a
small pilot study.
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Coffee leaf may produce ‘healthy’ tea and other functional products
Tea brewed from the fruit and leaves of
coffee plants could be a healthier option than either tea of coffee
alone, according to new research.
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Cutting the fat: Limiting omega-6 during pregnancy may be key to healthy baby weight
Limiting the intake of omega-6
polyunsaturated fats plus boosting the intake of omega-3 fatty acids
during pregnancy could lead to a healthier baby with less fat and more
muscle, say researchers.
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Junk food linked to 40% rise in childhood asthma and eczema, say scientists
Eating more than three portions of junk
food each week could lead to an increased risk of childhood asthma and
eczema, say researchers.
