Inside BENEO’s new pulse plant: pioneering sustainable protein from faba beans
Endothelial dysfunction is one of the early prognostic markers of atherosclerosis, and may eventually result in cardiovascular disease. It has been reported that endothelial dysfunction occurs in patients with diabetes much earlier than the clinical
Consumers can’t tell the difference between regular bread and bread with 10% less salt, according to taste tests by Oregon State University (OSU).Researchers at OSU’s Food Innovation Center in Portland asked nearly 200 people to
Developing asthma is related to the amount of fruit and vegetables consumed. Gut bacteria ferment the dietary fibres contained in them and fatty acids enter the blood as a result, influencing the immune response in
Polyphenols found in tea manifest anti-cancer effects but their use is limited by poor bioavailability and disagreeable taste. A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science shows that when epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major
A new major study showed that people who ate a handful of peanuts daily increased longevity. Results were strongest when peanuts were eaten daily, reducing death from multiple causes by up to 20%, but benefits
A comprehensive review of the evidence suggests that low vitamin D levels are not a cause but a consequence of ill health, casting strong doubt on the value of vitamin D supplements to protect against
A clinical study on a patented Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) commonly known as amla, extract has showed that Indian gooseberry caused a significant decrease in platelet aggregation - a reason causing blood clots in arteries.
Norway-based Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS, a krill ingredient company, has announced the acceptance of a new study on its flagship product Superba Krill oil in the journal Nutrition Research. This is the biggest krill oil
A study published in Nutrition and Cancer shows that the most active component of grape seed extract B2G2 may induce the cell death known as apoptosis in prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.“We’ve
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that 36.4% of consumers read calorie information at restaurants, but that those who do read it use the information.The researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis