[USA] Over the last decade the amino acid beta-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) has come under intense scrutiny. International laboratory and epidemiological research continues to support the hypothesis that environmental exposure to BMAA Continue reading Analysis of β-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in spirulina-containing supplements
Daily Archives: February 2, 2016
Cause of Alzheimer’s discovered: where you live and what you eat are crucial
[UK] A POISONOUS algae found in freshwater lakes in the UK is being blamed for an increase in the number of people developing dementia, which is expected to hit one million by 2050. Continue reading Cause of Alzheimer’s discovered: where you live and what you eat are crucial
Miso soup: A bowl full of health, antioxidants and proteins
[Global] Eat at a Japanese restaurant and you are likely to get a bowl of miso soup with your meal. Continue reading Miso soup: A bowl full of health, antioxidants and proteins
The green gold of Bangladesh: Microalgae biomass
[Bangladesh] With a population growth of nearly 1.38%, Bangladesh will have 200 million inhabitants by 2050, which will lead to national challenges in terms of food and energy supply, as well as overall sustainability. Continue reading The green gold of Bangladesh: Microalgae biomass