A study sets the stage ‘for understanding disease resistance for all avocados’ in research that could help protect the avocado economy, preventing shortages and price increases. Scientists have sequenced the avocado, laying the groundwork for future improvements to farming. Increased demand for the seasonal fruit in recent years has hit supply recently, with European avocado […]
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may display anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain. This is according to a mouse model study from the University of Buffalo (UB), US. The findings elucidate how resveratrol impacts neurological process and the researchers believe this […]
The specific strain, Akkermansia Muciniphila, has also been linked to fighting other diseases. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – may be slowed by specific strains of gut microbes, according to researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. An ALS-like disease in mice showed slowed progression after they received […]
Could the fruit from the majestic African baobab tree flourish in the clean label flavour space? The clean label trend among consumers is encouraging brands to formulate using natural flavours, and even ‘no added flavours’, creating space for botanical ingredients. “Flavour remains an important feature of new product launches. Brands offering originality in this area can […]
As people age, many experience changes to conceptual reasoning, memory, and processing speed. But a simple change in diet may be one of the keys to helping aging adults maintain a well-functioning mind, according to new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA). In a study of 4,822 Chinese adults aged 55-plus, researchers found […]
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois suggests that three of the phenolic compounds in cocoa bean shells may have powerful effects on the fat and immune cells in mice, potentially reversing the chronic inflammation and insulin resistance associated with obesity. The results are reported in a paper published in Molecular Nutrition […]
In a month-long study of 40 healthy volunteers, researchers at King’s College London discovered that daily consumption of 200 grams of blueberries resulted in improved blood vessel function and decreased systolic blood pressure, health benefits that may be due to the vascular effects of anthocyanins, which predominantly circulate in blood as phenolic acid metabolites. During the […]
Individuals who consume allium vegetables such as garlic, leeks, and onions have a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, according to research published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study, carried out by scientists at the First Hospital of China Medical University, took place in three hospitals from June 2009 to November 2011. The […]
Obesity “reprograms” immune cells to promote tumor formation, heightening the risk of difficult-to-treat breast cancer Obese women are at a higher likelihood of developing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) – an aggressive type of breast cancer that is particularly difficult to treat. This is according to a University of Chicago study, which found that breast cancer, […]
