Vitamin D during pregnancy may improve newborn outcomes: Meta-analysis
Supplements of vitamin D during pregnancy may increase birth weight and length of newborns, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials.
Archives for April 14, 2015
Isomalt protects vitamin C status of baked apple snacks, finds study
Isomalt can be used to protect the ascorbic acid content of apple snacks during baking, say researchers.
EU companies must get ready for ‘bio-piracy’ law now
Global and EU regulation aims to stop companies using indigenous bio knowledge and material to make profits without filtering any of the benefits back.
"This is a new idea - that some probiotics may work by affecting the overall ecosystem of the gut"
How do probiotics work? Previously unknown 'facilitator' mechanism revealed
The popular probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may work by acting as 'a facilitator' that modifies and promotes the activity of other gut bacteria, say scientists.
Durbin, Blumenthal urge FDA to take action against BMPEA
US Senators Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter yesterday to the Food and Drug Administration asking the agency to take action against products containing the synthetic stimulant ingredient known as BMPEA, products which the pair called...
Kiwifruit-derived supplements may boost bowel health for healthy people: RCT data
Daily consumption of supplements containing kiwifruit-derived nutritional ingredients may increase bowel movements in healthy individuals, says a new study from New Zealand.
What impact will mid-life vitamin D levels have on cognitive health 13 years later?
Higher vitamin D levels at middle age may pre-determine better cognitive outcomes later in life, according to a 13-year follow-up study.