Omega-3 supplements protect against Alzheimer's in mice
Studies in mice shed some light on how dietary supplements of omega-3 fatty acids might protect against Alzheimer's disease.
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Fortification boosts economy in China
China's massive drive to reduce the damage done by vitamin and mineral deficiency, particularly to children, is paying rich dividends for its economy, say children's charity UNICEF and the Chinese Ministry of Health.
High calcium foods don't impact weight gain
A calcium-rich diet, made up of dairy foods and other fortified products, does not lead to weight gain in young girls, concludes a US trial, designed to help remove some of the barriers to higher intake of the nutrient.
Chr Hansen developing blood pressure lowering bacteria
Scientists from Danish company Chr Hansen say they have developed a lactic acid bacteria that may lower blood pressure when added to yoghurt and other foods.