Iron supplements may boost female physical performance: Meta-analysis
Scientific evidence from 22 randomized controlled trials indicates that daily iron supplements may significantly boost exercise performance for women.
Archives for April 14, 2014
Merck signs food analytics deal in western Europe
Pharma giant Merck’s life sciences division, Merck Millipore, has inked a new deal with a Pennsylvania-based long-time partner in microbiology services for the European food and other sectors.
RFI Ingredients LLC joins UNPA as executive member in Colorado
Blauvelt, NY-based supply partner RFI Ingredients LLC is the latest company to join the swelling ranks of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), with the company joining as an executive member in Colorado.
Life Extension’s Dr Michael Smith: ‘75% of Americans are taking supplements but they don’t know what they’re doing’
Between two-thirds and three quarters of Americans are taking supplements, but they need guidance about how they should be using supplements, says Michael Smith, MD, senior health scientist for Life Extension.
Quirky, cult-like, aspirational, but affordable: The rise and rise of Trader Joe’s
If you want to see what success looks like in US grocery retailing, look no further than Trader Joe’s. Its unique combination of affordable prices, innovative private label items and gourmet, organic, and natural foods have helped drive sales per square...
Is dietary supplement use more prevalent than previously thought?
As many as 69% of American adults may be users of dietary supplements, with up to 53% being regular users, says a new review that gives greater numbers than those reported in National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES).