Adequate magnesium intakes may boost bone health: Study
Increased intakes of magnesium from the diet may slash the risk of fractures for older women, but the benefits for older men are less clear, says a new study.
Archives for June 22, 2017
Supply chain performance not profitability at heart of food firms’ voluntary sign-up
Motivations for voluntarily implementing food traceability schemes stem not from the need to maximise profits but enhance information, safety and quality management within the supply chain.
How much milk protein can stimulate muscle growth after exercise in middle-aged men?
Just nine grams of milk protein may be sufficient to stimulate muscle build after resistance exercise, according to researchers from The University of Auckland and Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.
Child and teen obesity: Interventions have bigger impact on adolescents
A combination of diet, physical activity and behavioural change interventions appear to reduce weight more in children aged 12 to 17 than those aged six to 11, according to a two new Cochrane Reviews.
French study links 'Med diet' pattern to lower risk of frailty
Consumption of a Mediterranean style diet is rising in Europe and the US because they 'easy to follow', says author of paper linking Med diet with reduced frailty.
Vitamin K2 may reverse calcification of blood vessels in people with kidney disease
Four-week supplementation with vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7) significantly improves vascular calcification (VC), according to a new study published in BMC Nephrology.
Deerland announces infusion of private capital
Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics announced a private equity investment from RoundTable Health Partners.
Europol: False organic certification continues to be major problem for food industry
Counterfeit certification labels, such as fake organic or protected designation of origin (PDO) labels, continues to be a major problem for the European food industry, according to a report by Europol.