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Omega-3 carrier key to boosting children's attention: study
15-May-2008 - Esterified omega-3 fatty acids may improve the attention scores for children, says a new study from France and Israel's Enzymotec that appears to highlight the importance of the omega-3 carrier.
Nitrate additives may protect stomachs from ulcers
15-May-2008 - Nitrites and nitrates, much maligned additives in processed and cured meats, may help protect the stomach from damage, suggests research from Sweden.
Nestle and GE team-up to tackle nutrition-body composition issues
14-May-2008 - Understanding the associations between body composition, metabolic status, diet and lifestyle habits could be key to the struggle against obesity, and gaining an advantage in formulation.
Scientists extend potential of flaxseed gum-starch use
14-May-2008 - Mixing maize starch and flaxseed gum, a lesser used hydrocolloid with properties similar to guar gum, may offer food formulators a new way of control texture and improving stability, suggests fundamental research from China and Turkey.
JAMA questions sense of sweeteners for weight loss
14-May-2008 - A growing body of research is questioning the usefulness of low-calorie sweeteners in stemming weight gain, according to an editorial in JAMA, which could have an impact on diet food development.
Lignans' prostate cancer protection gets study boost
13-May-2008 - The lignan metabolite enterolactone may prevent the spread of prostate cancer by acting at the genetic level, suggests new research that deepens our understanding of the topic.
Natural pigments from prickly pear get procedural boost
13-May-2008 - Fermenting the fruit juice of prickly pear Opuntia stricta could produce concentrated betalains for use as food colouring, according to new research from Spain.
Acrylamide linked to higher kidney cancer risk
12-May-2008 - Increased dietary intakes of acrylamide could raise the risk of kidney cancer by 59 per cent, says a new study from the Netherlands.
Nestle collaboration to target genes and taste perception
09-May-2008 - A better understanding of how genes affect a person's sensitivity to taste could enhance the development of foods that meet specific consumer preferences and individual nutritional needs.
Dairy foods not impacting on weight issue: study
07-May-2008 - Claims that consumption of dairy products and other high calcium goods may play a key role in weight loss or gain are not sufficiently supported by scientific testing, according to a new review of existing research.
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