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Study links flavonoid-rich foods with improved blood pressure

Study links flavonoid-rich foods with improved blood pressure

Gut bacteria and flavonoid-rich foods are linked and improve blood pressure levelsFlavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained

Technologies
KL University develops handmade paper sensor to measure Vit D deficiency

KL University develops handmade paper sensor to measure Vit D deficiency

New technology capable of bringing down the testing cost to many foldsKL Deemed-to-be University,in Vaddeswaram (Andhra Pradesh), has developed a unique handmade paper sensor that can measure Vitamin D deficiency with high accuracy. The sensor is

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Cargill expands Asia-Pacific cocoa & chocolate offerings

Cargill expands Asia-Pacific cocoa & chocolate offerings

Gearing up to start first Asian chocolate manufacturing operations in IndiaResponding to an Asian marketplace sweet on chocolate products, Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Aalst Chocolate, a Singapore-based world-class chocolate manufacturer. Pending regulatory

Dietary Supplements
Herbalife Nutrition introduces stick pack format for Liftoff product line

Herbalife Nutrition introduces stick pack format for Liftoff product line

An effervescent dietary supplement available exclusively through Herbalife Nutrition independent distributorsHerbalife Nutrition has announced the newest addition to its Herbalife24® product line, Liftoff®. The convenient stick pack makes it easier to pour the effervescent powder into

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Bengaluru-based startup O’ Be Cocktails secures funding worth Rs 3.5 Cr

Bengaluru-based startup O’ Be Cocktails secures funding worth Rs 3.5 Cr

Aim to become pioneers of the ready to drink categoryBengaluru-based startup O’ Be Cocktails has raised Rs 3.5 crore angel funding-first round of investment, led by First Cheque, Letsventure , Bhavish Aggarwal and Ankit Bhati

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Study uncovers role of fructose-based diet in causing obesity

Study uncovers role of fructose-based diet in causing obesity

Future research will aim to confirm that the findings in mice translate to humansAccording to a preclinical study from investigators at US-based Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, eating fructose appears to alter cells in the

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Dietary habits causing high prevalence of NCDs in AP, Telangana: ASSOCHAM report

Dietary habits causing high prevalence of NCDs in AP, Telangana: ASSOCHAM report

AP and Telangana have a 16.19% prevalence of key NCDs Vs. the national average of 11.62%The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the apex trade association of the country, as part of

Dietary Supplements
NGS launches protein drink powder for teenage boys

NGS launches protein drink powder for teenage boys

The product is being launched in the USNutritional Growth Solutions, a startup based in Israel, introduces its “Grow Daily Boys 10+” protein drink powder supporting growth and development in boys 10 and older. Launching in

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Harvard explores link between walnut consumption and life expectancy

Harvard explores link between walnut consumption and life expectancy

Findings show a connection between regular walnut consumption and greater longevityAccording to a study by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the US, higher walnut consumption – both in terms

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PerkinElmer expands automated mycotoxin detection systems for food safety

PerkinElmer expands automated mycotoxin detection systems for food safety

New MaxSignal Mycotoxin Automation Bundle enables faster time to resultPerkinElmer, Inc. has announced the launch of its MaxSignal® Mycotoxin Automation Bundle. Using the new assays and automation of this bundle, food safety QA managers and lab