Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem is introducing a vegetarian
form of hyaluronic acid (HA) called Hymax for use in dietary
supplements, helping to expand use of the ingredient in oral joint
health products.
A major international study has shown that many people with type-2
diabetes are not achieving optimal blood sugar control despite the
availability of effective treatments - a shortfall that may
underscore the benefits of dietary approaches.
A new pilot study gets underway today to assess the effect of fish
oil supplements in children at a residential school who have
experienced severe emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
New reports prove that the aloe vera plant, which has been used to
heal skin for more than 2,000 years, can also treat many oral
health problems including canker sores, cold sores, herpes simplex
viruses, lichen planus and gingivitis.
Dutch whey ingredients firm Borculo Domo has gained an award for a
novel ingredient said to protect teeth from the enamel erosion
caused by acidic drinks, writes Dominique Patton.
Regular use of high performance sports drinks could lead to
troubling levels of tooth erosion, opening the door for the
development of low-corrosive alternatives, said scientists at the
University of Birmingham, UK yesterday.
People at higher risk of oral cancer, such as heavy smokers and
drinkers, may benefit from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables,
suggest researchers in Spain.
Scientists in the US have found strong evidence linking a lack of
vitamin D and calcium with tooth loss in the elderly. They say that
those who do not get the recommended daily amount of the nutrients
are almost 20 per cent more likely...
Coffee has had a lot of press recently, both good and bad. The
latest research puts it firmly in the good camp, with Italian
scientists discovering that coffee can help prevent some forms of
tooth decay.