Three-out-of-four pregnant women in China have vitamin D deficiency: Official data
Almost 75% of pregnant women in China have a vitamin D deficiency, with one-in-three being severely deficient, national data has revealed.
Archives for February 24, 2017
Vitamin B’s vaginal benefits: Supplementation boosts conventional yeast infection treatment, RCT finds
Adding vitamin B supplementation alongside conventional treatment can help treat cases of complicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), according to two studies.
Probiotics may offer relief for allergy sufferers: RCT data
A combination of three probiotic strains may improve quality of life for people suffering from seasonal allergies, says data from a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.
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Experts make the case for European vitamin D fortification strategy
The benefits of adding vitamin D to food and drink outweigh the challenges of fortification, according to a leading clinical professor and nutrition experts.
Herbalife unveils China TCM joint venture as it posts flat full-year sales for 2016
Herbalife has reached an agreement in principle to form a joint venture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products and services firm Tasly Holding Group.
Eat 10 pieces of fruit and vegetables a day to live longer, say scientists
Eating 10 portions (800 g) of fruit and vegetables a day can greatly reduce the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease and could prevent 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide, according to researchers.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN
Probiota Insights: Is a probiotic EFSA claim possible?
We've seen hundreds of rejections in the past 10 years. But industry remains bullish that an EFSA-approved health claim is not only possible ... but getting very close.
Equol-ibrium shifts: Gut bacteria's abilty to process soy linked to heart protection
Soy could provide protection against heart disease, says a US-Japanese collaboration that links the food and associated metabolites with gut bacteria activity and heart risk factors.
Injunctions, $6.6 million fine in FTC case citing misleading claims, fraudulent return policy
The Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General of Maine have announced the settlement of a case involving alleged deceptive marketing practices for dietary supplements that were featured in radio spots.
Enforcement likely to continue under Trump, with state AGs waiting in wings if it falters
The pace of FDA enforcement is unlikely to change under the Trump administration, at least in the near term, a former staffer has told NutraIngredients-USA.
Prebiotics may lower markers of obesity-associated inflammation: Human data
Incorporating prebiotic oligofructose in the diet as supplements or functional foods may help lower levels of some markers of obesity-associated inflammation, says a new study.
Stonyfield Organic survey explores consumer attitudes toward probiotics for babies
While researching the ‘probiotic for babies’ market landscape, Stonyfield paired with ORC International to conduct a survey and found that 77% of parents with children under two do not incorporate probiotics into their baby’s daily diet.