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A new report from the Institute of Medicine has set out new, increased, dietary recommendations for calcium and vitamin D, but noted that that many Americans already achieve the RDI levels through diet and sun exposure.
Extracts from acai, blueberries and strawberries may enhance the ‘neuronal housekeeping function’ and potentially protect the brain as we age, suggests new research.
New research has highlighted rising rates of supplement contamination in the European Union – typically by steroids – with the US and China the main sources.
The science to support potential health benefits of probiotics is “encouraging” but the available evidence does not support their widespread use, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The food industry holds a vital role in helping to improve iron intakes and iron status through fortification, says a new review.
UK ingredients firm Volac claims that its new range of whey-protein based clear exercise recovery drinks has established a new sports nutrition product category