New omega-3 salmon oil set to make a splash, manufacturer hopes
Fish oil company Nordic Naturals has expanded its range of omega-3 products with the launch of salmon oil supported by third-party testing to confirm purity and freshness.
Archives for March 24, 2011
Vitamin B12 in pregnancy could lead to quieter babies: Study
Women who eat steak, rich in vitamin B-12, during the first three months of their pregnancy are up to eight times more likely to have babies who cry less, according to a new study published in the journal Early Human Development.
Plant oil may counter obesity-related issues: Study
Oil extracted from the seeds of the Sterculia foetida tree may reduce belly fat and help protect against obesity-related issues, suggests new data from the University of Missouri.
Vitamin D-cancer evidence ‘insufficient’, says IOM committee members
The recent increase in vitamin D recommendations was focused on bone health because evidence for potential anti-cancer effects is ‘inconsistent and inconclusive’, say academics from the from the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) committee.
DSM increases vitamin prices as costs, inflation and exchange rates bite
DSM is increasing the price of its vitamin B2 and B6 by 15 per cent due to a confluence of market factors: higher costs of raw materials, inflation, and inclement exchange rates. Vitamin E, A and Calpan (calcium pantothenate) prices are also rising by 5...
In search of lutein eye health biomarkers
Biomarkers for eye health nutrient lutein deserve validation, says a leading academic in the area.