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Dietary supplements slow progression of age-related macular degeneration: Study

Dietary supplements slow progression of age-related macular degeneration: Study

Lutein and zeaxanthin could reduce the risk of AMD progression by about 26% The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) established that dietary supplements can slow progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most

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Should there be warning to avoid ultra-processed foods?

Should there be warning to avoid ultra-processed foods?

Leading scientists present arguments for and against incorporating the concept of ultra-processed foods into dietary guidelines Two papers published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) outline the case for and against using the concept of ultra-processed

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Scientists design portable, rapid biosensors for detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods 

Scientists design portable, rapid biosensors for detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods 

UMass Amherst food scientists and UK engineers at Newcastle awarded among first international USDA partnership grants An international team led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst food and environmental virologist in the US has received

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Ashoka University develops first-of-its-kind tool to track food inflation in India

Ashoka University develops first-of-its-kind tool to track food inflation in India

The new Daily Food Price Index (DFPI) index tracks inflation in retail and wholesale food markets in real-time Centre for Economic Data & Analysis (CEDA) at Ashoka University, based in New Delhi and Haryana, has

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Study indicates impact of omega-3 fatty acids in lowering blood pressure

Study indicates impact of omega-3 fatty acids in lowering blood pressure

About 4-5 ounces of Atlantic salmon provide 3 grams of omega 3 fatty acids About 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose to

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Study links coffee consumption with death risk

Study links coffee consumption with death risk

Average amount of daily sugar per cup of coffee recorded in this analysis is much lower than specialty drinks at popular coffee chain restaurants A cohort study has found that compared to non-coffee drinkers, adults

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Can Egg Consumption Lead to Diabetes?

Can Egg Consumption Lead to Diabetes?

China ranked the highest in egg consumption per capita with 20.8 kg followed by Mexico and Japan, based on a comparison of 161 countries in 2019, according to the Helgi Library. Besides China is the

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Scientists fish for new source of proteoglycans, an important health food ingredient

Scientists fish for new source of proteoglycans, an important health food ingredient

Several new fishes can serve as alternatives to salmon Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs), commonly obtained from salmon nasal cartilage, are a key ingredient of various health foods. As the popularity of health foods increases, scientists

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Protein supplement may help control Type 2 diabetes: Study

Protein supplement may help control Type 2 diabetes: Study

Investigating the potential of alternatives to drugs such as food supplements becomes more important to fight diabetes A study by the Human Nutrition Research Centre and Diabetes Research Group at Newcastle University, UK which holds

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Genetic engineering of potato starch opens doors to industrial uses

Genetic engineering of potato starch opens doors to industrial uses

Researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes Potatoes are a rich source not only of dietary carbohydrates for humans, but also of starches for numerous industrial applications. Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are learning