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Folate fortification combats memory loss

Fortification of grain products with the B vitamin folate may help reduce memory loss in the over-60's. This are the latest findings according to data...

One in seven UK elderly malnourished

One in seven elderly Britons suffers from malnutrition, even though Britain is one of the world's richest nations, according to a report published on Wednesday....

Vitamin packs head to developing countries

Naturally Vitamins, a US manufacturer and distributor of nutraceutical products, is to team up with MAP International this holiday season. The company has donated more...

Insight into young vitamin/mineral supplements users

According to data collected from the third Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health (CATCH) tracking study, American school children in the eighth grade who...

Research continues on Vitamin E benefits

A new study published recently adds to the growing body of evidence in understanding the role of vitamin E in health. Funded by the US...

New chromium formulation for easy absorption

Studies have demonstrated that taking extra chromium daily in the form of a supplement may improve glucose tolerance in people whose blood sugar levels range...

Botanical extract to ease obesity

Phytopharm, a developer of botanical pharmaceuticals, announced this week the successful completion of the third and final stage of a study to evaluate a product...

Pungent garlic compound to protect the health

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel are focusing on allicin, a pungent compound that is nature's way of protecting garlic from insects,...

Infant formula dominates nutrition markets

The U.S. ethical nutrition market is divided into four very distinct categories: the infant formula market, adult enteral formula, parenteral formula and ethical nutrition supplies...

Salt levels in UK diet drop dramatically, thanks to bakers

Levels of salt in one of the UK's staple foods have dropped significantly, boosting people's health outlook, according to a study published today by the...

Cancer suspect in human milk

A food chemical known to cause cancer in rats has been discovered in human breast milk, according to a group of Canadian researchers. This is...

Ancient Chinese medical remedy offers promise for cancer patients

Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have discovered a promising potential treatment for cancer among the ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine. Research...

Parents concerned over misleading health claims for kids foods

Parents are concerned about misleading health claims made for foodstargeted at children, according to research commissioned by the UK FoodStandards Agency.    The Agency looked into...

Doctors support live yoghurt

The majority of general practitioners do believe in the health benefits of "live"yoghurt, a new survey from the US reports this week. The "Live Active...

Soy research forges ahead

The old news, says the University of California at Berkeley's Wellness Letter, is that soybeans are "just another item on the commodities exchange."The latest news,...

Online diet web site in the black

eDiets.com, Inc., an online diet services website, on Thursday announced that it expects to report its first full year of profitability for the year ending...

New technologies and health concerns drive flavour dairy market

New technologies in extending shelf life together with increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of dairy drinks, are driving the market in flavoured dairy...

Chlorophyllin supplements to combat cancer, new evidence

A study conducted by US researchers shows that taking chlorophyllin could greatly reduce the levels of aflatoxin-DNA damage byproducts in the body, indicators of exposure...

Chelated zinc product may help cold symptoms

US company Improvita Health Products, Inc. announced recently the completion of a double-blind scientific pilot study on its cold cure product, Runny Rhino Cold Relief...

Scientists suggest allergen link to cot deaths

Allergens such as cow's milk, or other allergens in infant formula, may be responsible for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), UK researchers...

New starch for intestinal health

Paris-based starch company Cerestar recently launched a new starch to aid intestinal health at the FiEurope exhibition in London this month.    C*Actistar, which acts as...

Nutrition guides for sporty kids

Guides for meeting the nutritional needs of children aged 5 to 11 participating in a range sports have been released in Australia, an industry organisation...

Energy from food boosts the memory

All types of food energy, not just carbohydrates, appear to enhance memory performance in healthy older adults, says a study published in the November issue...

Complex supplement feeds the eyes

Neurochemical Research Corp., a marketer of Condition-specific dietary supplements company Neurochemical Research Corp., this week revealed new evidence to support its latest product for the...

Fat production rates linked to obesity

Scientists may have found a reason why some women have a tendancy to put on weight very easily, the BBC reports this week.    They have...