Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has proven effective as a nonpharmacological treatment for a variety of inflammatory diseases, and an increase of glutathione or GSH synthesis. Research has shown that when GSH combines with
Asia’s leading agribusiness group Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have established a new joint research laboratory to conduct cutting-edge clinical nutrition and synthetic biology research to create healthier food
One key to a successful weight loss plan is to lose body fat while sparing lean muscle tissue. While losing weight or body fat is never easy, many consumers who do achieve success often find
Nearly two thirds of shoppers in South America are willing to pay extra for a food or beverage product that is higher in protein, according to a survey commissioned by Arla Foods Ingredients. Researchers from
A new study from researchers at the University of Iowa reveals a link between food allergies and autism, though many questions remain. The study showed 11.25 percent of American children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
Researchers at University of Colorado Boulder may have found a type of good bacterium that could protect the brain against the harmful effects of stress. If confirmed in clinical trials, the results may lead to
According to a new study, what an infant eats might have effects on weight and it likely starts in the gut. The study shows that babies who were breastfed had different bacteria environments, or microbiomes,
Research from the University of Illinois at Chicago has found that some of the genes affected by alcohol and inflammation are also implicated in processes that clear amyloid beta -- the protein that forms globs
Cranberry and Fenugreek are both well known for the benefits their actives provide, but until recently little was understood about the prebiotic activity that brings added value to these botanical products. Recent studies published on
Green tea could hold the key to preventing deaths from heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation. Scientists from Lancaster University and the University of