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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 use of herbal supplements could lead to adverse reactions with other drugs.
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 it could also put them at risk of seizures.
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 presented at last week's Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting in New Orleans,...
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.
Two leading supermarket groups in the UK, Tesco and Safeway, have refused to back a campaign calling for a rise in the amount of land given over to organic farming.
Sales of most organic food products in Finland rose sharply in 2001 with the greatest increases from eggs and pasta products.
The European Commission is to propose a specific registration procedure for herbal medicinal products with a long-standing traditional use in a bid to improve quality checks and market surveillance.
Scientists in Ireland have discovered that fortifying foods with vitamin B12 as well as with folic acid can help combat heart disease.
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 in the US seems to do just that.