Forensic Discrimination of Contamination from Food Wrap Plastics Kumar Jeetendra | July 22, 2021 BioChromato report how their ionRocket sample preparation device, used in combination with Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART®-MS) provides a powerful new method capable of identifying and discriminating between different sources of plastic films used for food processing and packaging. Food wrap film, also known as cling film or plastic wrap, is widely …
Multidisciplinary Research Shows the Impact of Litesse® Fiber on Gut Microbiota and Lipid Metabolism in Mice Kumar Jeetendra | March 15, 2021 Continuing their leading research in the field of nutrition and health, IFF (formerly DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences) researchers, in collaboration with researchers from Afekta Technologies Ltd., Finland, and the University of Oulu, Finland, recently released the findings of their latest study on the health effects of Litesse® polydextrose, a soluble fiber with prebiotic properties. As …
Compounds in green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins Kumar Jeetendra | March 9, 2021 A new study from the University of California, Irvine shows that chemicals in both black and green tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall. The discovery helps explain the antihypertensive properties of tea and could lead to the design of new blood pressure-lowering medications. Released in Cellular Physiology …
UMD receives grant to explore nettle as a functional food for improving health Kumar Jeetendra | March 9, 2021 Obesity, diabetes, and overall immune system health are problems that are all top-of-mind at the moment, particularly during the pandemic. To analyze how your diet can help prevent problems with these chronic diseases, the University of Maryland (UMD) was recently awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and …
Malmö University educator investigates new cycle to make nutritious vegan cheese Kumar Jeetendra | January 28, 2021 As many opt for a plant-based diet, vegetarian options are big business. However, some dairy products just cannot be mimicked. Now, a Malmö University professor is on course to develop a fresh nutritious vegan cheese-making procedure. The planet’s limited resources and growing population have never been more under the spotlight. This is what prompted Marité …
Active enzymes are expected to open full advantages of Vitamin A in carrots Kumar Jeetendra | December 14, 2020 Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A. But to get the full health benefits of this superfood, you want an active enzyme to produce this vitamin. Studies with mice and humans reveal the conversion of beta-carotene to vitamin A reduces”bad” cholesterol in the blood. Therefore, beta-carotene can help …
Preserve the nutrients in your Veggies and Fruits with Rustic Art’s Serve Clean Kumar Jeetendra | December 8, 2020 Pesticides are an essential part in farming but they could also pose potential health risks. In the current situation, it is crucial to stay healthy while consuming clean vegetables and fruits. Rustic Art Serve Clean offers the perfect solution to get rid of wax, dirt, bacteria and pesticides from the vegetables and fruits. Enriched with …
Omega-3 rich nourishments improve forecast in patients with myocardial dead tissue Kumar Jeetendra | October 27, 2020 A team of researchers from the Germans Trias I Pujol Hospital and Research Institute (IGTP) and the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) has shown that regularly consuming foods full of omega-3 fatty acids, from the animal and vegetable roots, strengthens the heart’s membranes and helps improve the prognosis in the event of a …
Researcher identified the link between food related hardships and obesity Kumar Jeetendra | January 25, 2019 Researcher from University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) assesses the link between food-related hardships and obesity. Using the data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) and Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Modified Retail Food Environment Index (mRFEI) — a national sample that measures food deserts, their study is …
