Whether iron-containing supplements improve infant birth weight depends on baseline maternal haemoglobin levels, according to research in 18,775 pregnant women.
High dietary intakes of calcium in combination with hormone treatment may be a more effective way of boosting bone formation than the nutrient or hormone alone, according to research in mice.
Supplements of lutein, long-reported to have benefits for eye health, may also protect against the detrimental effects of long-term computer display light exposure, says a new study from China.
Supplements of soluble dietary fibre may increase weight loss by
boosting satiety, and has beneficial effects for cardiovascular
health, suggests a study.
Multivitamins and minerals could reduce appetite in women on a
weight reduction regime, while lower body weight and fat mass was
more obvious in men, says new research from Canada.
Scientists are one step closer to understanding the health benefits
of onions with a new study in Australia revealing the lipid
modulating and immunostimulatory properties of the raw brown
version.
Bioavailability is important but does not guarantee efficacy,
claims lycopene supplier LycoRed, in a bid to defend natural tomato
products against the threat of synthetic lycopene.