Turning rice waste into protein
The EU-funded project BIORICE has discovered how to turn starch production waste into protein supplements.
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Study finds calcium supplements have no benefit for old bones
Increasing calcium intake through diet or supplements should not be recommended for fracture or osteoporosis prevention, according to studies led by an Auckland University researcher.
'The Dietary Guidelines are not the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability'
USDA, HHS: 2015 dietary guidelines won't factor in sustainability
Sustainability will not factor into the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, say the US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, prompting praise from the meat lobby and anger from environmental and consumer/health advocacy groups.
Capsugel expands veggie DRcaps line to make capsules suitable for liquid-fill needs
Global capsule leader Capsugel has extended its line of vegetarian capsule offerings with a technology that makes its DRcaps line suitable for liquid fill applications.
‘Heal all’ herb shows cognitive health benefits, for mice at least
Daily consumption of extracts from Prunella vulgaris var. lilacina may enhance cognitive function in lab mice, says a new study from South Korea.
Selenium may help fight pre-cancer cervical condition
Long-term consumption of selenium supplements may help reverse the progression of the ‘pre-cancer’ condition cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 (CIN1), say researchers in Iran.