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Too much caffeine can reduce foetal growth
High levels of paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite, have been linked with reduced foetal size by researchers writing in the January 1st issue of the American...
Tea can reduce cancer risk
A drop of tea can help prevent cancer in some individuals, according to new research from the National Foundation for Cancer Research in the US....
Link between obesity and diabetes identified
Scientists in the US have identified a mechanism that helps explain how the hormone leptin acts to metabolise fatty acids in muscle. The study establishes...
Vitamin E to combat painful periods
A new report published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology shows that short-term supplementation with vitamin E can help relieve painful periods. One...
Eat chocolate, drink tea - they're good for you
Consumers are always keen to find scientific evidence which tells them that their favourite foods are good for them. Now, research by Penn State university...
Pregnant women urged to lift vitamin C intake
Insufficient levels of vitamin C before and during pregnancy can lead to a higher risk of a ruptured membrane and premature delivery, according to research...
Gingko biloba linked to seizures
Ginkgo biloba is a popular natural supplement used by many elderly people with epilepsy to help them improve their memory. But recent research shows that...
Fortification can combat heart disease
Scientists in Ireland have discovered that fortifying foods with vitamin B12 as well as with folic acid can help combat heart disease. A team of...
CRN refutes JAMA survey on supplement use
The Council for Responsible Nutrition in the US has responded angrily to a recent survey by in the journal JAMA which claimed that the increased...
Folic acid deficiency linked to Parkinson's disease
Mouse experiments suggest that folic acid deficiency could increase the brain's susceptibility to Parkinson's disease, according to scientists at the US National Institute on Aging....
New action plan to combat calcium deficiency
Nutritionists, government officials and educators from across the US have joined forces to draw up a new action plan to combat one of the country's...
Associations at loggerheads over nutrition advice
The US-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has criticised what it claims is the over-emphasis on milk's ability to build strong bones, prompting an...
Vitamin C could help defeat blood-brain barrier
Drugs which are unable to pass the blood-brain barrier, which stops them getting into the brain where they could be potentially beneficial to health, could...
Labelling of natural products is confusing, survey finds
A recent survey by the National Consumers League (NCL) in the US shows that 75% of Americans believe that products labelled 'natural' should contain at...
Supplement and drug use could lead to adverse interactions
One in six American adults uses herbal products or other natural supplements in addition to prescription drugs, raising concerns about possible adverse interactions. The Journal...
Grapefruit aroma can aid slimming
The aroma of grapefruit mixed with black pepper and some plants produces a surprisingly strong slimming effect, according to claims by the Shisheido Cosmetics company....
More nutritious vegetables round the corner
Understanding why some plants like spinach store much of their calcium in a crystalline form could help scientists develop more nutritious varieties of vegetables, reports...
Toxic eggs on the breakfast table, claims UK group
Up to three-quarters of a million eggs eaten every day contain residues of a toxic drug that is widely used by intensive poultry farmers, according...
Clinical trial for osteoarthritis remedy
A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of taking Lignisul MSM for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee and hip...
Sugar not a cause of chronic diseases, research finds
Sugar does not deserve the unhealthy reputation it seems to have acquired over the years, according to a study by Anne L. Mardis, M.D., MPH...
Too much vitamin A may weaken bones
Heavy doses of Vitamin A either in the diet or in supplement form may weaken older women's bones, unless they also happen to be undergoing...
Clearer labelling the key to better diets
Better labelling of food products could help significantly improve the quality of diets, according to research published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs. Researchers Sung-Yong...
Scientists concerned about supplement use in young athletes
High school athletes are increasingly turning to drugs and other chemical aids to build leaner, stronger bodies, researchers say, citing studies that found greater use...
Oregano tops list of healthy herbs
Researchers from the US Department of Agriculture have found that herbs are an abundant source of antioxidants and could provide potential anticancer benefits when supplementing...
Natural treatments for erectile disorder
Naturally Vitamins has launched a new generation of natural treatments for erectile disorder (ED) which are designed to offer men a wider range of options...
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