Archives for January 21, 2002

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UK supermarket giants snub organic campaign

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.

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 presented at last week's Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting in New Orleans,...

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.

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 it could also put them at risk of seizures.

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 use of herbal supplements could lead to adverse reactions with other drugs.

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 in the US seems to do just that.