Gene study backs up link between vitamin D and multiple sclerosis risk
Findings from a new genetic study support previous data linking lower vitamin D levels with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), say the team behind the paper.
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DSM files patent for ‘snail fever’ fighting omega-6
DSM has filed an international patent for a product it says could prevent or treat the parasitic condition schistosomiais.
DSM reshuffle spells 1000+ job losses
Nutrition giant DSM has outlined organisational adjustments that will see 900-1100 jobs lost – half of which will be in the Netherlands.
NBTY's acquisition of Dr Organic mirrors trend in supplement industry toward personal care
Dietary supplement manufacturing giant NBTY has acquired UK skincare line Dr Organic, a move that mirrors a trend in the supplement industry toward higher margin personal care offerings.
Coffee polyphenol may help manage blood sugar in healthy people: Study
Polyphenols from coffee may improve blood sugar levels and boost endothelial function in healthy men, says a new study from Japan.
“Omega-3s, from fish or supplements, should be consumed throughout life," says GOED
Omega-3 supplements fail to halt cognitive decline in the elderly, says AREDS 2 data
One gram per day of EPA plus DHA omega-3s does not appear to slow normal age-related cognitive decline in people over 70, suggests data from the AREDS 2 eye study.
NOAA launches plan to get better data on effect of climate change on marine resources
The effects of climate change on the supplies of marine ingredients is mostly speculation at this point, experts seem to agree. But the potential consequences are enormous, and the major US government atmospheric agency has announced a plan to bolster...