Omega-3 DHA may boost male fertility: For mice at least
Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reverse abnormalities in sperm associated with infertility, suggests a new study with mice.
Archives for April 12, 2010
Arla develops juice concepts with milky benefits
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed new juice formulation concepts containing similar levels of calcium and protein as milk.
Bigger role in preventative medicine for dietary supplements
Dietary supplements took a step closer to playing a key role in preventative medicine following a recent meeting in Washington DC between the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus, and the trade associations Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and...
EFSA to host June health claims summit
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is inviting stakeholders to its Parma, Italy, base for an “open meeting” to discuss health claim developments in the European Union.
UK firm looks to scale up chewable prebiotic-based prototype
A new alliance with a local contract manufacturing firm will enable UK based Oxford Nutrascience to scale up its recent development work on a chewable dietary supplement delivery system, Chewitab, said the technology developer.
Food-brain study shows benefits for Med diet
Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet may improve brain health and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study from New York.
WHO explores boosted magnesium and calcium fortification
The World Health Organization has recommended magnesium and calcium fortification of water supplies and foodstuffs after reviewing science and research in the area.