Spatone markets 'natural' iron for pregnant women
A natural iron supplement of Welsh spring water can help prevent iron deficiency in pregnant women without the common side effects of manufactured iron supplements, says a UK company.
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Industry reacts to WHO report
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) released their controversial report on diet and its impact on disease in Rome yesterday, despite severe lobbying from the US Sugar Association.
Introducing Essential Food
UK company G&G Vitamins has launched a nutritional supplement designed for people of all ages to achieve a balanced diet.
Heinz challenged for health claims
The UK Food Commission has accused HJ Heinz of misleading consumers about the '5-a-day' programme but the UK Advertising Standards Agency fails to support the case.
Folic acid may play role in prevention of Down's syndrome
An adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy, believed to protect against neural tube defects (NTDs) in babies, may also help prevent Down's syndrome, researchers report in The Lancet this week.