New NIST Reference Materials For Green Tea

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a suite of green tea reference materials to help manufacturers evaluate the composition of their products and assure researchers of the accuracy of analytical methods for studying the human health effects of this popular beverage and dietary supplement…

Organic Foods Without Genetically Modified Organisms Becoming Harder To Find

It is becoming harder and harder to find organic foods in the USA that do not contain genetically modified (GM) ingredients, which goes against the definition of “organic”. US law does not require labeling to tell you whether the food contains genetically modified ingredients…

After Exercise Protein Drinks Help Maintain Aging Muscles

A new research report appearing online in the FASEB Journal shows that what someone drinks after exercise plays a critical role in maximizing the effects of exercise. Specifically, the report shows that protein drinks after aerobic activity increases the training effect after six weeks, when compared to carbohydrate drinks…

Speed Of Sperm Cells Increased By Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for optimal reproductive function in both animals and humans. It has long been known that serum vitamin D level is important for reproductive function in various animals, but now researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital have shown that this relationship can also be demonstrated in humans…

Tastier And More Healthful Baking With ‘Sweet Wheat’

“Sweet wheat” has the potential for joining that summertime delight among vegetables – sweet corn – as a tasty and healthful part of the diet, the scientific team that developed this mutant form of wheat concludes in a new study. The report appears in the ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry…