Sunshine vitamin supplements could boost critically ill survival rates
Vitamin D supplementation could help to boost survival rates of critically ill patients in hospital intensive care units, suggest researchers.
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Natural antioxidants could stabilise flaxseed omega-3 encapsulations
Natural polyphenols could be the final part of a solution to bring stability to omega-3 rich flax oils, say researchers.
FDA warns of hidden drug in ‘Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising against the purchase of ‘Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green’, a product for weight loss sold on various websites, including amazon.com.
Israeli firm launches lactose-free probiotic chewables in Finland
Israeli omega-3 and probiotic supplements manufacturer Anlit has teamed up with Finnish supplements marketer Axellus Group on a lactose-free probiotic chew aimed primarily at children.
AIDP gets GRAS for calcium-collagen ingredient
California-based AIDP has announced that its ingredient KoACT has received GRAS status following a review by AIBMR Life Sciences.
CDC: State of the nation’s nutrition generally good, but ‘concerning’ deficiencies in select groups need ‘additional attention’
Nutrient levels in the US population are generally good, but deficiencies among certain population groups are a cause for concern, says a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mushroom waste can boost fibre and lower glycaemic response in extruded snacks, says study
Spent mushroom compost could help regulate the glycaemic response of snacks and boost the nutritional profile, according to a study.
WWF backs krill fishery as new data and better harvest methods surface
The fact phospholipid-rich food and feed source krill are sourced in the Antarctic has brought a level of scrutiny few fisheries have had to face.