Researchers report ‘concerning’ decline in food-based vitamin D intakes
The intake of vitamin D from foods has been in decline in the US population for the past 25 years, says a new study that highlights a ‘concerning trend’.
Archives for September 25, 2011
Research reveals dietary behaviours of supplement users
The notions that vitamin and mineral supplements users are used by people with unhealthy diets, and by people who least need them, both hold true according to new research into consumer behaviours.
Food matches supplements for omega-3 dosing: Study
Consuming omega-3 via capsules or fortified foods produces equal increases in blood levels of the fatty acids, says a new study from Norway.
Finnish firm aims to reinvent food supplement design
A Finnish-based designer who has spent much of his career working in household interior design has turned his attention to food supplements to meet what his licensing partner calls “a really boring design category”.
Fruit waste may provide cheap source of antioxidants, suggests study
Fruits and vegetables waste by-products could be utilized as a good source of cheap antioxidants for improving human health and reducing the risks of some chronic diseases, according to new research.
New plant to double Dutch healthy bar maker capacity to 300m
Europe’s leading specialist healthy bar manufacturer – VSI – will open a new facility in January 2012 that will double its capacity to 300m bars per year.
Start-up woos ‘hormone-conscious’ consumers with estrogen-free soy
A Delaware-based firm that has patented a process to remove estrogen and other unwanted components from soy is in advanced negotiations with manufacturers of soy foods to license its technology.
EAS to set ‘new standard’ in sports nutrition quality
EAS Sports Nutrition is taking a step further in the manufacturing of drug- free dietary supplements by partnering with two leading sports testing laboratories.