NutraIngredients News Headlines Week 43 2007

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Omega-3 to cut colon cancer: meta-analysis

A pooled analysis of the small but ever-growing body of science of

omega-3 and colorectal cancer indicates more fish oil does protect

against the cancer...

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Grapefruit juice gets anti-cancer fillip

Grapefruit juice and its active components, furocoumarins, may inhibit

cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in the activation of compounds into

cancer-causing compounds, suggests new research from the US...

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Black tea shows blood sugar benefits

A one gram drink of black tea may have the potential to stimulate an

insulin response and reduce blood sugar levels, suggests new research

from England...

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Pinto beans, beans good for your heart

The childhood favourite of 'beans, beans good for your heart' is backed

by science, according to a new study showing that daily consumption of

pinto beans may cut cholesterol...

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Nature, not nurture, decides whether we like garlic

A new study has presented strong evidence that food preferences are

largely governed by hereditary rather than social and environmental

factors, especially when it comes to a taste for garlic, coffee and

fruit...

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Whole-grains breakfasts cut heart failure risks - study

Consuming at least one serving of whole grains cereal a day could reduce

a man's risk of heart failure by 30 per cent, says a new study from the

US...

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Onion compound linked to lower blood pressure

Quercetin, the compound most commonly associated with onions, may reduce

blood pressure by an average of five millimitres of mercury, indicates

new research...

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Prebiotics in formula may cut infant infections

Inclusion of prebiotic fibres in infant formula may cut the recurrence

of infection during the first six-months of life by about 10 per cent,

suggests new research...

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