by Challenge communications | 14 Jan, 2019 | Clinical Study, High-Value Nutrition, Metabolic Health, News
As barbeque season gets into full swing, New Zealand researchers are investigating whether certain kinds of red meat could actually protect against heart disease. Researchers have recruited men aged 35-55 willing to eat free meat three times a week for eight weeks in...
by Challenge communications | 13 Dec, 2018 | Digestive Health, High-Value Nutrition, Immune Health, Infant Health, Metabolic Health, News, Priority research theme
The High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge has secured $53.2m funding to continue its mission-led programme of innovative research into the health and wellbeing attributes of New Zealand produced foods for our major export markets for a further five years....
by Challenge communications | 1 Oct, 2018 | Consumer Insights, High-Value Nutrition, Immune Health, News
Plant and Food Research and High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge are hosting an interactive workshop to deliver the consumer insights gained from the latest research trip to Chinese, where our researchers spoke with consumers living with immune health...
by Challenge communications | 30 Sep, 2018 | Clinical Study, Infant Health, News, Research publication
At birth a baby’s digestive system is pristine and waiting to be rapidly colonised by millions of bacteria (microbiome). We know the health of a baby is linked to the health of its microbiome.The right balance and diversity of bacteria assist a baby to develop a...
by Challenge communications | 20 Aug, 2018 | Clinical Study, High-Value Nutrition, Immune Health, Industry partner, News, Priority research theme
New Zealand’s iconic Greenshell™ mussels (GSM) are world-famous for their delicious taste, but now a clinical trial is about to get underway that will provide facts about the key active components in the shellfish. Cawthron Institute, Christchurch Clinical Studies...
