Plant sterols, glucomannan snack bars could improve choleste
Snacking on bars containing plant sterols and glucomannan could improve cholesterol levels of both diabetic and non-diabetics, but had no effect on glucose control, reports a Canadian study. Plant sterols are known to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by stopping absorption in the gut. The soluble fibre glucomannan has been reported to also […]
El reto de los aditivos es ofrecer estabilidad, trazabilidad y eficacia consistente
ESPECIAL FIMA GANADERA 2009 Por Gema Yagüe 30/03/2009 El reto de los aditivos es ofrecer estabilidad, trazabilidad y eficacia consistente Clemente López Bote, de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, ha participado en la jornada organizada por Prebia Feed Extracts, S.L. López ha explicado la importancia de la vitamina E en alimentación animal y Raúl López […]
Lutein may protect eyes against long-term computer use
Supplements of lutein, long-reported to have benefits for eye health, may also protect against the detrimental effects of long-term computer display light exposure, says a new study from China. Improvements in the sensitivity to contrast on a computer screen were observed following 12 weeks of supplementation with lutein, according to findings of a study with […]
Lutein-fortified milk passes bioavailability test
Fortifying fermented milk with lutein may be a suitable vehicle to boost intakes of the compound, according to a new study from Spain. The fortified milk product could raise blood levels of lutein to the top end of the reference ranges in the US and European populations, according to results of a human study published […]
PHYTOSTEROLS COULD SAVE EUROPE €26 BILLION IN HEART DISEASE HEALTHCARE COSTS
Daily consumption of 1.7g of phytosterols by the millions of adults aged 55 and over in the EU with severe hypercholesterolemia could provide healthcare savings of €5.3 billion per year and prevent more than 170.000 hospitalisations. Patrick Coppens director of regulatory and scientific affairs at Food Supplements Europe noted that the extent of the benefits […]
Isoflavone-rich supplement boost artery health: Study
A dietary supplement rich in isoflavones may improve the function of arteries in stroke patients, according to new research from Hong Kong. The study is said to be the first randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of isoflavone supplements on improving the blood flow in the arm?s main artery in cardiovascular disease patients. A daily […]
Study unlocks door to xanthophyll for eye health
The science supporting lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health is strong, but how the compounds move from the blood stream to the eye was not clear. American scientists have gained an insight, according to new research. A protein called SR-B1, or scavenger receptor class B, type 1, is responsible for transporting nutrients to the eye, […]
Natural Vitamin E: 1st National Meeting
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Vitamin E linked to longevity in Alzheimer patients
An increased intake of vitamin E supplements may improve the survival of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report. «Vitamin E has previously been shown to delay the progression of moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease. Now, we’ve been able to show that vitamin E appears to increase the survival time of Alzheimer’s patients as well,» said […]
Mars: Sterol chocolate reduces cholesterol levels
An industry sponsored, peer reviewed study has found consuming chocolate containing plant sterols and cocoa flavanols can lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Published in the March edition of the Journal of Nutrition, the researchers from the University of Illinois, in conjunction with Mars Inc, compared groups eating sterol and non-sterol fortified chocolate with only […]
