Multivitamins may lower heart disease death risk
Long-term regular consumption of a multivitamin may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by 16 per cent, according to a new study from the US.
Archives for July 19, 2009
Cyanotech goes condition-specific with new supplement blends
Hawaiian microalgae specialist Cyanotech is launching a line of condition-specific products that include its branded astaxanthin.
Chitosan with omega-3 boosts fillet life, nutrition
Coating frozen fish with a mix of chitosan and fish oils can boost shelf life and improve the nutritional load, according to new research on lingcod from the US.
IOM to hear public comments in vitamin D, calcium DRI meeting
Industry will have the chance to comment on the ongoing review of vitamin D and calcium daily recommended intake (DRI) values at a meeting to be held next month by the US Institute of Medicine (IOM).
High-carb diet could aid slimming: Study
People who consume high levels of carbohydrates are more likely to be slim, according to a Canadian study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Cranberries offer promise for diabetics: Study
Sweetened dried cranberries with a reduced sugar and increased fibre content may benefit type-2 diabetics by delivering healthier glycemic and insulin responses, suggests a small study.
Mainstream press ‘exposed’ for health claim sensationalism
Not again! As if industry is not struggling enough with the severity of the European Food Safety Authority’s nutrition and health claims rulings so far, the situation has not been helped by the kind of articles that appeared in the UK press today and...