Archives for March 1, 2012

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PARNUTS revision

Industry backs vote to amend PARNUTs framework

By Kacey Culliney

European industry and consumer groups have broadly backed draft amendments to the much-debated specialised foods Directive known as PARNUTs.

High-dose vitamin D may alleviate menstrual cramps: Study

By Nathan Gray

Women who experience painful menstrual cramps could find relief from high-dose vitamin D3, according to new research – which suggests the dietary supplement could provide an alternative to painkilling drugs that are currently used.