Doctors say no concern for folic acid fortification
Two scientific papers which have raised question marks over the safety of fortifying flour with folic acid to prevent neural tube defects in pregnancies provide no concern, UK doctors have said.
Archives for December 14, 2007
Survey reveals consumers still don't know nutrients well
There is still a long way to go in educating consumers on which nutrients support which systems in the body indicates a new survey from the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC).
Hibiscus extracts show extra potential as colourant powders
Freeze-dried extracts from hibiscus stabilised by trehalose or maltodextrin can provide colourants for a range of food applications with superior stability, report researchers from Thailand.
Nutrition 21 explores chromium for cognitive health
Nutrition 21 is publicizing new clinical data indicating a positive effect of chromium picolinate on cognitive function, the results of which look set to expand the functional profile of the ingredient.
Green tea extracts may stop Parkinson's: study
The antioxidant effects of green tea polyphenols may protect neurons against the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), thereby offering potential benefits for Parkinson's, says new research from China.