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- Green Tea Extract Appears to Keep Cancer in Check in Majority of CLL Patients
- Chronic colitis patients could benefit from resveratrol, says Spanish study
- Spend on science not marketing for a positive health claim: EFSA scientist
- Red Wine Ingredient Increases Insulin Sensitivity, Works Against Retinal Disease
- Biotivia Launch Innovative Prebiotic Health Supplement
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Chilli compound may boost energy burning and help weight loss
Friday, September 3rd, 2010A compound extracted from chilli peppers may boost energy expenditure and aid weight loss, according to new findings from the University of California, Los Angeles.While this is not the first time that researchers have linked chilli compounds with weight loss, previous reports have focussed on the compound capsaicin, known to the give red pepper its heat. However, new data presented at the Experimental Biology 2010 meeting in Anaheim indicates that a non-burning version of capsaicin called dihydrocapsiate (DCT) may also aid weight loss.
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Juice concentrates show anti-inflammatory potential
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010A micronutrient-dense concentrate of a range of fruit and vegetables including cherry, apple, broccoli, cranberry, orange, pineapple, spinach, and tomato was found to reduce levels of various inflammatory biomarkers by between 16 and 35 per cent, according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.
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Red Wine Ingredient Increases Insulin Sensitivity, Works Against Retinal Disease
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Two recent research studies on humans indicate that resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine and peanuts, increases insulin sensitivity in older and obese people. A third study, done on mice, shows that resveratrol may someday become a powerful tool in therapies directed at macular degeneration and other retinal maladies.
The two studies on people, conducted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in New York City, involved overweight or older (average age 72) subjects. People often develop resistance to the effects of insulin as they age or put on weight. This resistance, called impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), is a precursor to diabetes and often shows up in people who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
Green Tea Extract Appears to Keep Cancer in Check in Majority of CLL Patients
Monday, August 16th, 2010An extract of green tea appears to have clinical activity with low toxicity in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who used it in a phase II clinical trial, say researchers at Mayo Clinic.
The findings were presented June 7 during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). They are the latest in a series of Mayo studies to show promise for use of the chemical epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) — the major component of green tea — in reducing the number of leukemia cells in patients with CLL. Mayo first tested EGCG in a variety of laboratory assays about eight years ago, and it was found to reduce the survival of CLL leukemic cells. This laboratory finding was followed by a successful phase I clinical trial — the first time green tea extract had been studied in CLL patients.
Chronic colitis patients could benefit from resveratrol, says Spanish study
Monday, August 16th, 2010Dietary supplementation of resveratrol can have a significant beneficial effect in chronic DSS-induced colitis, according to a new study from Spain.
The researchers claim the findings of their study suggest that the anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol seem to be related to a cytokines modulation and a reduction of PGES-1, COX-2 and iNOS expression in colonic mucosa, in addition to other possible mechanisms, via down regulation of p-38 MAPK pathway …
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Spend on science not marketing for a positive health claim: EFSA scientist
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Companies should put more money into studies to substantiate the science of probiotics, perhaps at the cost of marketing, a member of EFSA’s evaluating panel has said.
“Obviously science costs money. Marketing costs money, too, and there are quite a few companies where the marketing budget is larger than the scientific budget. And perhaps that is not always such a good idea,” said Henk van Loveren, professor of immunotoxicology at the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and a member of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA)…
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Red Wine Ingredient Increases Insulin Sensitivity, Works Against Retinal Disease
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Two recent research studies on humans indicate that resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine and peanuts, increases insulin sensitivity in older and obese people. A third study, done on mice, shows that resveratrol may someday become a powerful tool in therapies directed at macular degeneration and other retinal maladies.
Biotivia Launch Innovative Prebiotic Health Supplement
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Scientists from the National Spanish Research Council in Valencia, Spain, are researching whether dietary changes that include probiotics and/or prebiotics may help alleviate the severity of celiac disease for some patients.
The respected Medical News Today reports: “According to a new research study appearing in the May 2010 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, differing intestinal bacteria in celiac patients could influence inflammation to varying degrees.”.
Most consumers have heard of probiotics. There is a wide choice of yogurts and other supplements containing these ‘gut friendly’ bacteria. But prebiotics are less well known. Yet prebiotics help probiotics to function effectively inside the digestive system. The only problem has been that until now it wasn’t possible to store probiotics and prebiotics in the same container because they would neutralize each other. But now healthcare specialist Biotivia has come up with a unique solution called Florativia.
James Betz, Biotivia’s CEO, explains: “We’ve developed a new single-serving, daily-dose vial in which the prebiotics are stored within the cap. Just before taking Florativia you press and twist the lid to release the prebiotics … shake to mix the contents … and swallow. The forest fruit liquid is not only delicious but also supports the probiotics and prebiotics. We believe that Florativia is the first complete synergistic prebiotic/probiotic supplement to come to market.”
Betz continues: “Thanks to our prebiotics, the unique blend of probiotics in Florativia bring maximum benefits. People who are just using probiotics to bring intestine and bowel relief will be amazed by the results. This system is way ahead of probiotic-only supplements and functional foods.”
Florativia contains four research-proven probiotic strains: Bifidobacterium infantis, Bacillus clausii, Lactobacillus fermentum and Lactobacillus reuteri. Biotivia have also added two stomach soothing Mediterranean herbs: camomile and green anise.
A one-month course of Florativia costs $49.96. Customers buying a three-month course receive a 32% discount.
To read more about Florativia, please visit: http://www.biotivia.com/florativia.html
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