Evidence of negative interactions between iron and zinc supplements
Giving children combined iron-zinc supplements may be less effective in preventing deficiencies of the minerals than individual supplementation, find researchers.
Archives for April 2, 2003
Vitafoods update
The latest news from the build-up to Vitafoods, taking place in Geneva in May - Cognis Nutrition & Health is executive sponsor for the show, and Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition will present new research on CLA.
Lycopene experts share findings
International scientists, gathering to discuss the growing body of research on lycopene at a US conference this week, revealed a new study suggesting the antioxidant may help male infertility.
Maximising sulphoraphanes
Scientists in the US suggest there could be a way to optimise the powerful anti-cancer compound found in the common vegetable broccoli.
A shot of bacteria
Swedish dairy company Skånemejerier has launched a probiotic supplement under its ProViva brand. The 'shot', which is a concentrated form of the ProViva fruit drink, contains around 250 million beneficial bacteria per ml and is swallowed in one go.