Targeted intervention boosts Irish athletes’ vitamin D levels
Targeted vitamin D supplementation of elite Irish athletes, prompted by research showing high deficiency levels five years ago, has helped cut deficiency rates according to a new study.
Archives for August 21, 2016
Excessive antioxidant use may interfere with cell stress response, study finds
Antioxidants’ effects may not be altogether beneficial as a study shows the reactive oxygen species (ROS) molecule that antioxidants are so efficient at eliminating may aid in maintaining health.
Regular Girl achieves non GMO certification on prebiotic/probiotic supplement
Regular Girl, a supplement that mixes Taiyo’s Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient with probiotics, has met the requirements for a Non GMO Project Verified seal, the ingredient manufacturer announced recently.
Systematic review looks at relationship of dietary patterns, food groups and longevity
Researchers in Iran systematically reviewed 17 human studies that looked at how a person’s diet may affect telomere length, which is recognized as a biomarker of aging. They reported “results were inconsistent” for food other than fruits and vegetables.
UNPA on the NDI draft guidance: ‘The economic cost to industry could be billions of dollars’
In addition to the areas that require clarification, the dietary supplement industry should look carefully and cautiously at the revised draft guidance for new dietary ingredient notifications, specifically at the economic impact of the FDA's new and...
Study delivers blow to nutrigenomic hopes – but damage not fatal
Results of a huge EU-backed project have dashed hopes that phenotypic and genotypic information could boost the effectiveness of personalised nutrition programmes. But one of the researchers behind the project says the findings open as many doors as they...
Berry eaters may be at lower risk of diabetes: Meta-analysis
Data from almost 400,000 people suggests that consuming berries and the anthocyanins they contain may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus by 15-18%.