Time to update vitamin D and calcium DRIs: CRN
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted comments to an ongoing review of calcium and vitamin D being conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Archives for February 2, 2009
Fruit juices beat vitamin E for artery health: Study
Juices of blackcurrants and oranges may reduce levels of compounds linked to inflammation and heart disease, says a new study from Denmark.
Fat and happy: research finds overweight no barrier to good health
Tate & Lyle research has found a staggering 91 per cent of European consumers believe they are in good health, even though many of them also perceive themselves as being overweight.
EU nutrient profiling delays to continue
Nutrient profiling, the system that will govern which foods and supplements can make health claims and which can’t, may not be adopted by the summer, according to consultancy, European Advisory Services (EAS).
Garlic’s antioxidant power pinpointed by researchers?
Canadian scientists have found that the antioxidant power of garlic is related to the organic compound allicin, research that deepens our understanding of the potential benefits of this food and supplements favourite.
Nut so good - tainted US food system needs revamping
E. coli in ground beef, melamine in infant formula, and salmonella in peanut butter - what is next? Isn’t it about time the slices of the US food safety pie were taken back from the multiple federal agencies involved and surveillance placed under one roof?
Garuda nutraceutical ingredients certified organic
Californian ingredients supplier Garuda International said a range of its nutraceutical products have been certified organic.