Researchers demonstrate preventive effect of sterols in Alzheimer’s disease

“Plant sterols are present in various combinations in nuts, seeds and plant oils. As plant sterols are the equivalents of animal cholesterol, they can in principal influence metabolic processes, where cholesterol is involved,” explained Marcus Grimm, Head of the Experimental Neurology Laboratory at Saarland University…

Potential Health Benefits Of Mushroom Consumption

New research published as abstracts in The FASEB Journal and presented at Experimental Biology 2013 (EB 2013) ties mushrooms to potential health outcomes – demonstrating that mushrooms provide more to a dish than just flavor…

New Data Show That White Potatoes Increase Intake Of Potassium

Consumption of white potatoes is linked to increased intake of potassium, according to a new study released at the Experimental Biology 2013 Annual Meeting.

Mango’s Potential Health-Affirming Properties Explored

Two of the most serious health conditions facing Americans today – obesity and cancer – are the subject of new mango nutrition research presented this week at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) in Boston…

Walking Minutes Help People Make Healthier Menu Choices

When menus present them with how many minutes of brisk walking it takes to burn off the calories contained in different food options, people tend to choose lower calorie meals. These were the findings of a new study presented at the Experimental Biology 2013 meeting in Boston on Tuesday…

Mushrooms Substituted For Meat In Meals Aid Weight Loss

New research published as an abstract in The FASEB Journal and presented at Experimental Biology 2013 (EB 2013 ties mushrooms to positive health outcomes in the area of weight management…

Tree Nuts And Health

Three new studies involving tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) were presented this week at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, MA…

Mushrooms Substituted For Meat In Meals Aid Weight Loss

New research published as an abstract in The FASEB Journal and presented at Experimental Biology 2013 (EB 2013 ties mushrooms to positive health outcomes in the area of weight management…

Grape intake may protect against metabolic syndrome-related organ damage

Consuming grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to research presented this week at the Experimental Biology conference in Boston.

Muscle Power Boosted By Caffeine In The Elderly

A new study to be presented at the Society for Experimental Biology meeting on 30th June has shown that caffeine boosts power in older muscles, suggesting the stimulant could aid elderly people to maintain their strength, reducing the incidence of falls and injuries. For adults in their prime, caffeine helps muscles to produce more force…

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