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Folic acid supplements during pregnancy might help protect against worsening depression up to 21 months after giving birth, especially in women with a genotype that influences folate metabolism, suggests a new study.
Indian buffalo meat exporters have come under the scanner for possible foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) contamination in Philippines, local media has reported.
The 20-year-old non-profit group, Toothfriendly, says its efforts to promote dental health have been boosted by recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) positive opinions – including non-European, developing world nations.
Sea buckthorn berries are an underexploited source of nutrients, says a review, though knowledge gaps remain on the effect of processing on compounds.
EFSA health claim opinions
European health claim experts say the devil may be in the detail of two positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim opinions for red yeast rice and creatine that featured in the final batch of article 13, general function claims issued by...
Waste fibres from the agricultural and food processing industry could be used for the nano-encapsulation of bioactives such as probiotics, according to new research.
Chewing gum reduces cravings for sweet and salty snacks in between meals, and could aid appetite control, according to researchers.
EFSA health claim opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found there is “insufficient” evidence linking the triglyceride beta-palmitate with improved calcium absorption in infants.