The Michigan State University research team reported in 2023 in the JGR (Journal of Ginseng Research, I.F 6.8) that intestinal microbiota balance is an important regulatory factor for bone health Professor Narayanan Parameswaran’s team at the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University announced the results of a study that showed that consuming red ginseng[Read More…]
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Study shows strawberries may lower cardiovascular disease risk
The study aimed to investigate the dose-related effects of strawberry fruit intake on endothelial function and glucose control Strawberries, Canada’s favourite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well. A new study looking specifically at[Read More…]
Zespri explores impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on children’s wellbeing
The feasibility study explored strategies to increase exposure to unfamiliar FVs to promote acceptance in children Zespri, the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer, is investing in building knowledge and healthy eating habits among children through its latest feasibility study, The Feel Good Study, exploring the relationship between fruits and vegetables (FV)[Read More…]
Cesarbiotic Formula may reduce number of illness incidences
PolyU launched a study on infants’ health needs based on different delivery and feeding methods Two in five newborns in Hong Kong were delivered by C-section. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) study commissioned by Danone focuses on the long-term correlation between the eating habits of C-section babies and their[Read More…]
Chinese scientists decipher genetic code of double-grain rice
The research team conducted large-scale chemical mutagenesis on clustered-spikelet rice germplasm, creating about 10,000 clustered-spikelet rice muted lines, and studied their panicles one by one in the field Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in agricultural science by deciphering the genetic basis behind the formation of clustered-spikelet rice. This distinctive[Read More…]
New study finds longer-term nut consumption improves brain insulin sensitivity
This research may be important for the prevention of age-related diseases Results from a recent INC-funded intervention study were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study showed that, for older adults with overweight or obesity, longer-term consumption of mixed nuts significantly improved brain insulin sensitivity. This may be[Read More…]
Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics: Columbia University
A New Microscopic Technique Zeroes in on the poorly explored World of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells and your brain A recent study conducted by scientists from Columbia University has found that a litre of bottled water contains an average of around 240,000 detectable plastic fragments. This is[Read More…]
Low-carbohydrate diets emphasise healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
The study found that diets comprised of plant-based proteins fats and healthy carbohydrates were significantly associated with slower long-term weight gain Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like[Read More…]
Microbiota modulation with prebiotic chicory root fibre shows mood improvement
The first human intervention study using prebiotic dietary fibre oligofructose and the human milk oligosaccharide 2’fucosyllactose A new study, conducted by Jackson et al, demonstrates that the intake of the prebiotic dietary fibre oligofructose alone, or in combination with the human milk oligosaccharide 2’fucosyllactose, promotes a significant increase in Bifidobacteria[Read More…]
Sustenir introduces Superfood Smoothies with functional benefits in Singapore
Average Singaporean consumes less than half the daily recommended amount of fibre Sustenir, a Singapore-based company of sustainable superfood products, has introduced its new range of Superfood Smoothies. Each product is made with high quality kale and a variety of fruits, designed to support optimal health and well-being. The smoothies were[Read More…]
