Food Irradiation raises safety questions
The controversy surrounding food irradiation continues this week in the US with a declaration from the Centre for Food Safety that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ignored growing evidence.
Archives for December 5, 2001
Insight into young vitamin/mineral supplements users
Children who take vitamin/mineral supplements are generally healthier and more knowledgeable about nutrition than their peers who do not use supplements, claims new research.
New chromium formulation for easy absorption
Scientists at the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) report this week that they have developed a new chromium formulation that people can absorb into the bloodstream better than anything on the market, they claim
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.
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 under development as an appetite suppressant for the treatment of obesity and related...
Vitamin packs head to developing countries
Naturally Vitamins, a US manufacturer and distributor of nutraceutical products, is to team up with the charity, MAP International, this holiday season