News tagged with nutritional sciences

Study shows soy protein alleviates symptoms of fatty liver disease

University of Illinois researchers report this week that new research shows how soy protein could significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Digestibility and nutritional value of whey co-products for weanling pigs

New research from the University of Illinois sheds light on the nutritional value of whey powder and whey permeate as a lactose source for pigs.

Biology / Other

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pass the lycopene: Scientist can protect supplements inside food

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Purdue University food scientist has developed a way to encase nutritional supplements in food-based products so that one day consumers might be able to sprinkle vitamins, antioxidants and ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Straight from the horse's mouth -- study reveals owners supplement choices

Horse owners are most likely to use their vet to guide the choice of nutritional supplements they feed their animal, but also rely heavily on recommendations from other riders, a unique study has revealed.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Packaging expert sees a social revolution in the evolving barcode

What if you could trace the history of everything you buy back to its origins? Using your smart phone camera, you could learn what factory made the ingredients in your heart medication, what country grew the ...

Technology / Other

created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

USDA research demonstrates new breeds of broccoli remain packed with health benefits

Research performed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and published recently in the journal Crop Science has demonstrated that mineral levels in new varieties of broccoli have not declined since 1975, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Breeding soybeans for improved feed

Modifying soybean seed to increase phosphorus content can improve animal nutrition and reduce feed costs and nutrient pollution. However, further research is needed to commercialize this valuable technology. Knowledge of ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Supplement aids milk production

(PhysOrg.com) -- Massey University research has led to the development of a calf supplement that can increase milk yield in dairy cows by up to 12 per cent.

Biology / Other

created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Temperature, humidity affect health benefits of green tea powders

The beneficial compounds in green tea powders aren't as stable as once thought, according to a Purdue University study that will give industry guidelines on how to better store those powders.

Chemistry / Other

created May 18, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Whey supplements lower blood pressure

Beverages supplemented by whey-based protein can significantly reduce elevated blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease, a Washington State University study has found.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 08, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Scientists promote soy by currying favor with Indian taste buds

University of Illinois scientists think they have solved an interesting problem: how to get protein-deficient Indian schoolchildren to consume soy, an inexpensive and complete vegetable protein. What's more, they've joined ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Taxing Junk Food Could Stem Obesity Better Than Subsiding Healthy Food, Study Shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- One way to stem the rising rates of obesity may be to mimic the successful approach used to decrease smoking: taxes.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 02, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 5

Model backs green tea and lemon claim, lessens need to test animals

(PhysOrg.com) -- An animal study at Purdue University has shown that adding ascorbic acid and sugar to green tea can help the body absorb helpful compounds and also demonstrates the effectiveness of a model ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Smart Choices Program helps shoppers identify food and beverage choices

This summer, the Smart Choices Program TM will appear on hundreds of products in supermarkets and other retail outlets across the country. This first-ever uniform front-of-pack nutrition labeling program, developed by a diverse ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers discover pathway with implications for obesity

(PhysOrg.com) -- Cornell scientists have discovered how two related proteins and their roles in a key molecular pathway are critical to creating obesity-causing fat cells.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0