About the author
Beatrice Wihlander
Beatrice Wihlander is a journalist for Personal Care Insights. Her writing focuses on how politics affect the beauty industry, and the biological effects ingredients in cosmetics and skin care have on the human body and environment. She holds a MA in International Journalism and a BSc in Business Administration.
Beatrice Wihlander's articles
Legumes may provide as much amino acids and proteins as red meat, says study
21 Aug 2023 --- Fava bean and pea-based products are a safe alternative to red meat in providing sufficient amino acids and protein intake without compromising bone health, according to a study by...
Brain changes from diabetes: MRI scans show adverse health effects from longer sickness duration
11 Aug 2023 --- US-based researchers have found study participants who had Type 2 diabetes for a longer period of time had a higher risk of experiencing changes in the brain such as decreased mean...
USDA invests US$30M in nutrition program to improve quality of school meals
10 Aug 2023 --- The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing US$30 million in a partnership with Action for Healthy Kids to distribute across 264 school districts in 44 states. Each district...
Ingredient synergies II: Blending individual compounds for nutritional absorption and optimal health
10 Aug 2023 --- Combining ingredients holds the power to enhance nutritional value and benefit health. In this week’s Special Report, we discuss ingredient synergies for gut health, immunity, active...
Drinking sugary beverages increase the risk for fatal liver disease says study, while experts question its methods
09 Aug 2023 --- A study of nearly 99,000 postmenopausal women throughout two decades has found an 85% increased risk of developing liver cancer and a 68% increased risk of chronic liver disease...
Ingredient synergies: The importance of mixing the “right ingredients”
09 Aug 2023 --- Ahead of this week’s Special Report on ingredient synergies, Nutrition Insight speaks with professionals from IFF, Gnosis by Lesaffre, Lubrizol Life Science and Euromed about what...
Breastfeeding decreases risk of cardiovascular issues in women, study finds
08 Aug 2023 --- An Australian study has found that mothers who breastfeed for at least six months have a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular problems for a minimum of three years after giving...
Brain region for appetite control larger in obese population flags study, contributing to eating more
08 Aug 2023 --- Neuroscientists from different universities in Cambridge, UK, have unveiled a relationship between body mass index (BMI) and hypothalamus volume, the brain region controlling appetite...
