Moderate consumption of tea or coffee could help reduce fat in the livers of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
August 20, 2013
After analyzing various cell cultures, researchers from the Duke University School of Medicine found that the caffeine from these beverages stimulated the breakdown of lipids found in the liver.
A study shows green tea extracts have a positive impact in treating malaria, in vitro.
August 20, 2013
In the Italy-based study, the scientists found that "...a crude extract of green tea as well as two of its main constituents, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin gallate (ECG), strongly inhibit Plasmodium falciparum growth in vitro.
MGP has announced the recent appointment of Liming Cai, Ph.D., as applications scientist for the company's food ingredients area.
August 19, 2013
His principal responsibilities include providing research, applications and technical support to grow and enhance MGP's portfolio of specialty starches and proteins while also assisting in the development of operational improvements related to the production of those ingredients.