30 Jun, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
A study examining the effects of green kiwifruit on sleep quality and the sleep-wake cycle in healthy males has been awarded funding of $31,800 over 12 months by the High-Value Nutrition (HVN) Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga National Science Challenge. Kiwifruit has been shown...
29 Jun, 2021 | Digestive Health, News
Have you or a whānau member been diagnosed with constipation or constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? A HVN research team from the University of Otago, Christchurch, is currently conducting a research study based in Christchurch, which aims to...
22 Jun, 2021 | High-Value Nutrition, Metabolic Health, News
The HVN Metabolic Health Priority Research Programme’s Synergy Study is underway. This study is an opportunity for people who are concerned about their diabetes risk and interested in improving their health with the “Kiwi-terranean” diet. The Human...
17 Jun, 2021 | Contestable Fund, News
HVN recently funded a project to add to the sales value of New Zealand-grown macadamia nut products. Currently, available nutritional information for macadamias applies mainly to overseas varieties. Scientific evidence is also lacking as to why New Zealand macadamias...
