Study: Insufficient Evidence for Omega-3 Heart Benefits!

There is insufficient evidence for a secondary preventive effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplements against overall cardiovascular events among patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, according to new research. However industry has said the analysis of previous study is ‘limited’ and ‘inaccurate’.

‘Insufficient’ evidence for omega-3 heart benefits, suggests meta-analysis

By Nathan Gray, 10-Apr-2012. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Insufficient-evidence-for-omega-3-heart-benefits-suggests-meta-analysis

Probiotics Reduce Inflammation Profile and Lead to Healthier Gut Biome!

A group of study participants took a mixture of probiotics for 3 weeks. At the end of the study, there was a significant reduction in the inflammatory profile, as well as, a change to a microbiota profile more characteristic of healthier and younger populations.

Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 Ingestion Induces a Less Inflammatory Cytokine Profile and a Potentially Beneficial Shift in Gut Microbiota in Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study. Journal of the American College of Nutrition (24 April 2015), pp. 1-11 by Samuel J. Spaiser, Tyler Culpepper, Carmelo Nieves, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13594136

Supplements with Children's Warning Being Given To Them Anyway!

"Fifteen year olds are not only able to buy over-the-counter dietary supplements from a sampling of health food stores across the country, the staff at those stores actually went so far as to recommend certain products, despite labels reading "for adult use only.""

Despite warnings, health food stores recommend OTC dietary supplements to minors. EurekAlert. Tony Davenport. April 26. 2015. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-04/nsij-dwh042315.php

Probiotics Still Can Not Make Health Claim but Many Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Disease!

Probiotics are yet to win a health claim in the European Union but they continue to receive backing by various bodies for gastrointestinal issues like diarrhoea.

 No health claims but probiotics remain on medical agenda

By Shane Starling from Berlin, 27-Apr-2015. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation-Policy/No-health-claims-but-probiotics-remain-on-medical-agenda

UK Scientists Craft Natural Insect Repellent to Replace Insecticides!

UK scientists may have uncovered a natural way of avoiding the use of pesticides and help save plants from attack by recreating a natural insect repellent.

Could smell hold the key to ending pesticide use? Eurekalert. Chris Jones. April 26, 2015. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-04/cu-csh042415.php#

Could smell hold the key to ending pesticide use? | EurekAlert! Science News

Could smell hold the key to ending pesticide use? | EurekAlert! Science News

Whole-grain Foods Offer More Nutrients than Fiber!

"Whole-grain foods offer nutritional benefits beyond just the fiber from the outer layer. The nutrients and compounds from all parts of the grain offer a wide range of cardiovascular benefits and have been linked to longer life."

Whole Grains May Benefit Your Heart and Lengthen Your Life -- April 2015 Harvard Heart Letter. Harvard Health Publications. Kristen Rapoza. April 10, 2015. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/03/prweb12599665.htm