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Progress in biofortification of staple crops in the world's developing countries offers more than just a glimmer of hope in finding a solution to vitamin A deficiency, but funding must continue to come from the developed world to help with the science.
Masquelier's grape seed extract could reduce lipid oxidation and free radical damage of blood vessel cells by about 75 per cent, says new research to be presented this week.
Natrol has launched Slenderite, a proprietary supplement combining five ingredients to promote weight loss.
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Rice bran ingredient maker Nutracea's business platform includes fighting world hunger by getting nutritious meal replacements to children through feeding programs. Given the 800 million hungry people in the world, this is no small feat.
Drinking the probiotic, fermented milk, kefir, decreased the allergic response to ovalbumin (egg white) in mice, and may offer hope to preventing food allergies, suggests a new study from Taiwan.
The Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 has been signed into law, promising a significant impact on the Indian dietary supplement industry, and opening up a potential market of one billion people for dietary supplement companies throughout the...