Functional Food News and Research

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Eating 2.5 grams of pure natural cocoa powder improves daytime visual acuity

Eating 2.5 grams of pure natural cocoa powder serves to improve visual acuity in healthy young adults and in daylight conditions, according to research by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) and the ICTAN (Institute of Food and Nutrition Science and Technology) of the CSIC.

23 Jun 2021

Natural treatment based on flour made from mealworms can help prevent Type II diabetes mellitus

Scientists from the Bioreactors Research Group of the University of Granada have demonstrated that a natural treatment based on flour made from the insect Tenebrio molitor (more commonly known as the mealworm) can help prevent Type II diabetes mellitus.

13 Apr 2021

UMD receives grant to explore nettle as a functional food for improving health

Obesity, diabetes, and overall immune system health are issues that are all top-of-mind right now, especially during the pandemic.

8 Mar 2021

New project seeks to adapt marine bioproducts into tasty vegan food ideas

Putting innovative Australian marine bioproducts into tasty vegan food ideas is the goal of a new project at the Centre for Marine Bioproducts Development, Flinders University.

22 Feb 2021

Marine microalgae could be the solution to world's meat protein shortage

Marine microalgae-based cellular agriculture is a promising new way to sustainably produce plant-based 'meat' and healthy 'superfoods' for the future.

22 Jan 2021

Compound found in brown seaweeds could help treat malignant brain tumour

A compound found in brown seaweeds could help to treat one of the most common and aggressive forms of malignant brain tumour.

10 Nov 2020

Study proves how nitrate reduces blood pressure and improves oral health

The research team has patented one prebiotic compound and several probiotics with the identified molecules and bacteria.

3 Nov 2020

Polyphenolic compound offers new therapeutic option for chronic inflammatory disorders

Various plants and their products are known to contain "bioactive" ingredients that can alleviate human diseases. These "phytocompounds" often contain restorative biological properties such as anti-cancerous, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.

24 Sep 2020

Breadfruit flour found to be a healthy alternative to other starches for modern foods

A fruit used for centuries in countries around the world is getting the nutritional thumbs-up from a team of British Columbia researchers.

17 Sep 2020

Brain-transportable soy derivate reduces memory degradation in mice

In a study that could help one day give a literal meaning to food for thought, researchers from Kyushu University in Japan have reported that a protein fragment that makes its way into the brain after being ingested can reduce memory degradation in mice treated to simulate Alzheimer's disease.

21 Jun 2020

Study finds intake of BioCell Collagen decreases common signs of photoaging

Building on an extensive body of research on the efficacy of BioCell Collagen®, a new published laboratory study finds that daily supplementation with the branded matrix reduced common signs of UVB-induced photoaging compared to the group that did not receive the supplement.

5 May 2020

Study: Orujo Olive OIL reduces obesity and inflammatory complications in obese mice

Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology, Paediatrics and Radiology at the University of Seville, in collaboration with Dr. Rodriguez from the International University of Catalonia, have confirmed that Orujo Olive OIL (POCTA), when introduced into the diet, produces a significant reduction in obesity and vascular and inflammatory complications in obese mice.

22 Apr 2020

Functional Food News and Research

Latest Functional Food News and Research

Eating 2.5 grams of pure natural cocoa powder improves daytime visual acuity

Natural treatment based on flour made from mealworms can help prevent Type II diabetes mellitus

UMD receives grant to explore nettle as a functional food for improving health

New project seeks to adapt marine bioproducts into tasty vegan food ideas

Marine microalgae could be the solution to world's meat protein shortage

Compound found in brown seaweeds could help treat malignant brain tumour

Study proves how nitrate reduces blood pressure and improves oral health

Polyphenolic compound offers new therapeutic option for chronic inflammatory disorders

Breadfruit flour found to be a healthy alternative to other starches for modern foods

Brain-transportable soy derivate reduces memory degradation in mice

Study finds intake of BioCell Collagen decreases common signs of photoaging

Study: Orujo Olive OIL reduces obesity and inflammatory complications in obese mice

Algae improves human gastrointestinal issues, study shows

Caffeine may offset some negative health effects of obesogenic diet

Eating whole fruit could reduce blood pressure for both men and women

UMass Amherst professor wins 2019 Nils Foss Excellence Prize for pioneering work in food design

Researchers analyze levels of spicy compounds in chili peppers during ripening

Novel mouse model can help monitor kidney disease progression and perform drug screening

Study measures antioxidant levels in edible insects

Researchers discover that pine nut shells are non-toxic and increase physical endurance

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Extending the reach of Amperia™

Modular cleanrooms: Enhancing flexibility and compliance

Functional Food News and Research

Latest Functional Food News and Research

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Extending the reach of Amperia™

Modular cleanrooms: Enhancing flexibility and compliance

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