Archives for January 2, 2008

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UK kicks off winter vitamin D campaign

By  Jess Halliday

The UK government is advising pregnant and breastfeeding women to boost their intake of vitamin D during the winter, and is initiating a campaign to spread the word amongst health care practitioners as well as consumers.

Novel alginate-pectin beverage shines as satiety booster

By  Stephen Daniells

A beverage containing alginate-pectin and calcium forms a stable gel in the stomach and boosts the feeling of fullness, report researchers from the University of Buffalo in collaboration with McNeil Nutritionals.

Cognis announces natural carotenoid price increases

By  Stephen Daniells

Cognis Nutrition & Health has announced the first price increase in three years for its Betatene natural mixed carotenoids, as the company offsets escalating production costs.