High-dose vitamin D supplementation helps slash risk of falls among elderly
A combination of low-frequency exercise and high-dose vitamin D supplementation could help reduce risk of falls in the elderly by more than 70%, a new trial suggests.
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A handful of nuts a day reduces major disease risk: Review
Eating at least 20 grams of nuts a day could cut the chances of dying from respiratory disease by about a half and diabetes by nearly 40%, researchers say.
Focus on food synergies to boost bioavailability, urge researchers
A greater emphasis should be placed on enhancing the bioavailability of key nutrients in foods by focusing on synergies to help fight under nutrition, say researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Could effectiveness of AREDS formula differ by genotype?
The potential benefits of the AREDS formulation of antioxidants and zinc may be linked to your genotype, says a new study from Tufts and Harvard.
Iron deficiency more prevalent in Australia than people think
One-in-ten non-pregnant young women in Australia have an iron deficiency, which is also estimated to be highly prevalent in indigenous communities, researchers say.
Nanoencapsulation stabilises anthocyanins for food and beverage use, China researchers reveal
Loading anthocyanins into chitosan nanoparticles could help improve their stability in functional drinks, say researchers.
Booming demand for certification drives LGC's lab expansion
LGC Group said strong demand for its supplement testing services led the need for an expansion at its laboratory in Lexington, KY. The expanded facility was inaugurated at a ceremony last week.
Drug expert says FDA, not DEA, should oversee kratom as herb poses little public health risk
Kratom should not be a controlled substance because it poses little risk for abuse and dependance, according to a drug expert whose analysis was commissioned by an advocacy group.
Evaluation of the State of Science Outside of Conventional Probiotic Usage Paper #1: Probiotics and Metabolic Syndrome
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Metabolic disorders including hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity and diabetes reflect a complex tangle of interfaces with the microbiota representing only one part of the multiple factors at play.
Chaucer sold to Japanese food firm in €122m deal
British food firm Chaucer has been sold to Japanese manufacturer Nagatanien in a £102.8m (€122.8m) deal which the freeze-dried food manufacturer says will help it expand into the US and Asia.
Review backs vitamin D supplements as eczema remedy
Sufferers of atopic dermatitis are more likely to have low serum vitamin D levels and vitamin D supplements could be a new way to combat the common skin condition, a review has said.
Unilever revamps margarine packaging to promote active plant ingredients
Unilever has partnered with Design Bridge design agency to change its Flora ProActiv spread packaging to promote a premium, healthy lifestyle message.
CoQ10 may help blood sugar management in people with MetS
Daily supplements of coenzyme Q10 may produce beneficial effects on insulin and blood sugar management in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.
L.V. Lomas to be exclusive distributor of Novozymes' enzymes for food, nutrition applications in the US & Canada
L.V. Lomas has struck a deal with enzymes specialist Novozymes under which it will become the exclusive distributor of Novozymes' enzymes sold into food and nutrition applications in the United States and Canada, effective January 1, 2017.