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12-05-2021 | 12:16:15 In order to determine whether it could be used as a food (supplement) or as a medicinal product, Hidde van Steenwijk has compiled all the evidence on the use of beta-glucans from mushrooms as an ingredient in food or medicine in the review ’Immunomodulating Effects of Fungal Beta-Glucans: From…

01-12-2020 | 12:56:00 Lycopene is one of the best-known nutrients from tomatoes and a lot of research has already been done into the health effects of this nutrient. Hidde van Steenwijk, researcher at Maastricht University, has studied the health effects of lycopene in the context of the Top Sector Project The Value (s)…

01-12-2020 | 12:56:00 Even though Hidde van Steenwijk studied pharmacology in Groningen, he decided to substitute the world of “pills and powders” for the “healthy pharmacy” instead. The Maastricht University PhD candidate is currently doing research at the Food Claims Centre at the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo on…

01-12-2020 | 12:55:00 Takii is one of the world’s leading breeders of vegetables and flowers.
Driven by their corporate philosophy, embodied in their slogan: “Creating tomorrow today”, they are committed to create, produce and supply high-value varieties and excellent service to benefit their customers. They pride…

01-12-2020 | 12:54:39 Maastricht University Campus Venlo is looking for a PhD candidate for the project ‘Health effects of fruits and vegetables’ (in Dutch ‘de gezondheidseffecten van groenten en fruit’)
 
Wil jij als PhD-er aan de slag met de gezondheidseffecten van groenten en fruit? Dan is Maastricht…