NutraIngredients News Headlines Week 22 2007

June 1, 2007

Fish oil again linked to stronger bones

Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake in the diet at the expense of

omega-6 fatty acids may boost bone health and reduce the risk of

osteoporosis later in life, if a new study in mice can be translated

into humans...

Green tea extract may boost blood vessel health

The heart healthy reputation of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the

main extract from green tea, may be due in part to improvement in blood

flow through the vessels, suggests a clinical trial from the US...

Cactus pear pads linked to lower diabetes risk

Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could reduce

blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent, suggests a new

study that may have implications for diabetes management...

Soy nuts may cut womens blood pressure

Using soy nuts as their source of protein in a healthy diet reduced

blood pressure in postmenopausal women by up to 10 per cent, says a new

study from the US...

Calcium, vit D may cut pre-menopausal breast cancer risk

Premenopausal women who consume higher amounts of calcium and vitamin D

may lower their risk of developing breast cancer by almost 40 per cent,

new research suggests...

Spinach eaters may have lower ovarian cancer risk

Burly sailors like Popeye may not be the only ones to benefits from

spinach, with new research suggesting that women who eat spinach may

have a lower risk of ovarian cancer than women who don't...

Cruciferous veg may cut bladder cancer risk

Increased intake of cruciferous vegetables may slash the risk of bladder

cancer by 30 per cent, says new research, that attributes the

benefits to the isothiocyanate content...

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