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The quality and consistency of dietary ingredients and supplements would improve by “universal adoption” of the USP–NF science-based public standards, says a new paper.
Britain’s National Heath Service (NHS) could save £8.2m ($11.8m) a year if all the territory's 12-year olds chewed three pieces of sugarfree gum a day, says a study in the British Dental Journal.
Breastfeeding exclusively may not be the best strategy for bone health, results from the 5000-strong Generation R study have suggested.
Emerging markets have been witnessing rising demand for dietary supplements as increasing disposable incomes and a desire to take on elements of a more Western lifestyle have become apparent.
Florida-based probiotic manufacturer Viva 5 contends that a study of their proprietary process demonstrates the “long-term stability” of probiotic gummies.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is considering a novel food application for purported weight loss plant hoodia parviflora.
Garden of Life has identified the likely source of Salmonella contamination and said it will remove the ingredient from future batches of the product.
The transition from early infant feeding to family foods is a major determinant for gut microbiota development, a Danish study has shown.
Replacing modern wheat with ancient grain khorasan can benefit consumers with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
Consuming EPA and DHA omega-3s at doses as low as 0.7 grams per day may produce clinically meaningful reductions in systolic blood pressure, says a new study from the UK.
US-based Nu Skin continues to struggle against currency headwinds and declining sales in its mainstay Asia Pacific markets, with the resulting net profits coming in at below expectations.
Red raspberries are rich in polyphenols but its health benefits can only be fully understood by studying how the body metabolises these micronutrients and the mode of action of the bioactive compounds that trigger these potential protective effects, a...