Study suggests melatonin may be detrimental for asthmatics
Melatonin is often touted as the go-to supplement for sleep, but it may cause issues for those who suffer from asthma.
Archives for January 11, 2022
NutraChampion episode 26
LISTEN: India facing anaemia overdiagnosis? Prof Anura Kurpad on using the right testing method and food fortification policy
There are a number of scientific reports which claim that there is a high rate of anaemia among the Indian population, but the latest guest of our NutraChampion podcast argues that this may not be the case and there may even be an “overdiagnosis” of...
ANZ Focus: Sodium reformulation, Whole Kids' expansion, research to boost high value nutrition product exports and more feature in our round-up
Sodium reformulation, Whole Kids' expansion, research to boost high value nutrition product exports and more feature in this edition of ANZ Focus.
Intake of coix seed increases certain immune cells, offers clues to skin infection treatments
Consuming coix seed was shown to increase the abundance of certain immune cells such as ‘killer T’ and ‘helper T’ in healthy adults, offering clues to its mechanism in skin infection.
For infant formula: FSANZ seeks public comment on use of 2’-FL produced via new GM strains
Regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand is seeking public comment on the use of 2’-O-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) produced using new genetically modified (GM) strains in infant formula products.