Phytonutrients

The fight against ageing continues. Researchers working for a start-up biotech company have discovered the beneficial effects of urolithin A 1 , a substance produced during the digestion of pomegranates , sometimes referred to as ‘the fruit of the gods’. Urolithin A is produced when antioxidant compounds called ellagitannins –...

You’re interested enough in nutrition to know that antioxidants are essential for good health. You know, for example, that fruits and vegetables contain large amounts of antioxidants and that they help reduce the effects of ageing. You’re no doubt aware of the carotenoids, of vitamins C and E, selenium, and...

Accounting for 90% of diabetes mellitus cases, type 2 diabetes has become a genuine public health issue 1 . A growing number of scientific studies are being conducted on the subject in the hope of finding new preventive and therapeutic solutions. Among the avenues being investigated are a number of...

Green tea has been a source of scientific interest for several years, largely because of its polyphenol content. Polyphenols are recognised as potent, natural antioxidants able to counteract oxidative stress and free radical damage. Scientists believe they have a number of protective effects, particularly for the heart and liver 1...

Saturday, 10 June 2017 marks the third time Global Wellness Day has been celebrated worldwide. Observed in more than 90 countries across the world, it brings together many thousands of people around the shared vision that “One day can change your whole life!”. This global initiative is dedicated to recognising...