Nutritional interventions were linked to a 25% to 45% reduction of childhood anemia prevalence in Latin America, parts of which, such as the Latin Caribbean, had countries where anemia is still a ‘serious’ public health problem, say Spanish researchers.
Consuming polyphenol rich Andean blueberries, also known as Agraz, may boost serum antioxidant capacity and protect against DNA damage in women with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Colombia.
Specific genera and species of gut bacteria are associated with increased levels of inflammatory and other detrimental biomarkers in obese and overweight Mexican children, potentially offering opportunities for prebiotics to target the gut microbiota...
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High school students with higher blood levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) performed better on university selection tests, suggests a new observational study from Chile.
Brazilian Juçara berries can improve serum fatty acid profiles and epigenetic markers in obese individuals, according to recent research conducted in Sao Paolo. An expert in Brazilian nutraceutical ingredients said while the information is welcome, the...
A recent study has found significant analgesic effects and liver protection potential in the leaves of Solanim paniculatum, or jurubeba, a plant of the nightshade family that is found commonly throughout Brazil and forms an important part of the indigenous...
A Mexican firm has developed a method to make extruded chickpea flour, high in protein and fiber with good bioavailability, opening up options for nutritional food product development, it says.
Researchers from the University of Caxias do Sul in Brazil found a correlation between consuming white grape juice with reduced body mass index in older women.
Extracts from valerian root may change how our brains are connected in relation to anxiety, suggest data from a double‐blinded, randomized, placebo‐controlled clinical trial.
Results of a randomized clinical trial from Mexico indicate that supplementation with the blue-green alga Spirulina may enhance the effects of exercise on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Researchers from the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro found that mice supplemented with mate tea had less weight gain and accumulation of fat in the liver compared to mice that were not.
New health policies should be implemented to guarantee uniform access to nutritional supplements for all pregnant women, according to researchers from the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia.
Mexican researchers report that a functional carrot powder may boost the fiber and carotenoid levels of sausages, and offer a novel nutraceutical ingredient that doesn’t impact shelf-life.
Strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium may enhance the conversion of the main anthocyanins in the pulp of jussara fruit and may boost the antioxidant activity, says a new study from Brazil.
Improved quality control may be needed for commercial vitamin supplements in Brazil, according to a study that found that only 21% of products were within 20% of the label claim for vitamins A, C, and E.
Supplementation with carbohydrates and glutamine may mitigate the negative effects of playing sports or doing other rigorous activities in high altitudes, suggest Brazilian researchers.
Boosting the vitamin and mineral intakes of urban children in Mexico may be more effective by using micronutrient powders or syrups, compared to using fortified foods, says a new study.
In a first of its kind study, scientists from Mexico have identified polymorphisms on two genes that may explain the high prevalence of deficiency in the country.
Brazilian researchers found that pearl millet has higher protein and fiber than rice, and isolated bacterial strains from the fermented bran may have probiotic potential.
Brazilian researchers found that pearl millet has higher protein and fiber than rice, and isolated bacterial strains from the fermented bran may have probiotic potential.
Calcium and vitamin D supplements can be an effective, safe, and cost-effective initiative to prevent low bone mass, according to a new position from the Mexican Association for Bone and Mineral Metabolism (AMMOM).
Most studies looking at bioactive compounds have focused on temperate climate berries, argue researchers from Brazil. They make the case for the commercialization of Brazilian small fruits to compete with so-called ‘temperate berries.’
While botanical ingredients from the Amazon are key elements of the international trade, their growth has been stunted by cultural and environmental factors peculiar to the region, experts say.
The study of prebiotics — a term used to describe the ‘food’ beneficial gut bacteria feed on — is still in its infancy. Researchers in Brazil synthesized existing studies of dark blue flavonoids called anthocyanins and found that more and more studies...
Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost the growth of fingernails by 12%, and reduce the frequency of broken nails by 42%, says a new study using Gelita’s Verisol ingredient.
