by Katherine Reardon | May 18, 2020 | Collagen
Collagen helps maintain the integrity of your cartilage, which is the rubber-like tissue that protects your joints. As the amount of collagen in your body decreases as you get older, your risk of developing degenerative joint disorders such...
by Katherine Reardon | May 18, 2020 | Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure...
by Katherine Reardon | May 5, 2020 | Blackcurrant
A number of significant laboratory studies have been carried out on blackcurrants. Below are some of the findings: INHIBITS INFLUENZA VIRUS INFECTION; Blackcurrants have been shown in laboratory studies to have properties that restrict the infection rate of...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 23, 2020 | Calcium
Calcium supplements are used to increase the amount of calcium in your body. Having the right amount of calcium in your body is important for bone health and your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.Most people can...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 23, 2020 | Blackcurrant
In 2010 Plant & Food Research Ltd scientists published a preliminary study that showed that natural phytochemicals from blackcurrants may reduce inflammation associated with some types of asthma1. Researchers found a compound from a New Zealand blackcurrant that...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 23, 2020 | Blackcurrant
In 2009 Plant & Food Research Ltd scientists discovered and published that an extract from New Zealand blackcurrants that could help protect the body from the stresses of exercise1. Researchers found signs that the extract, taken in capsule form before and after...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 23, 2020 | Blackcurrant
The article by Dr. Anamaria Jurcau and Dr. Aurel Simion is published in the journal, CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Currently we are facing a dementia epidemic, with estimations showing that by 2050 approximately 131 million people will be affected....
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Blackcurrant
New Zealand Blackcurrants are being regarded in the UK as a ‘superfood’ and for good reason. A recent dose response study by Cook et al. (2016) at the University of Chichester has shown that blackcurrants are beneficial for athletes’ cardiovascular health,...
by Katherine Reardon | Apr 21, 2020 | Blackcurrant
A new study has found that New Zealand Blackcurrant extract can boost exercise-induced cardiovascular function and lower blood pressure during 30 minutes of brisk walking. The new findings also confirm the berry is more effective with longer use. The University of...
