News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Danisco has developed a new formulation of probiotics called Howaru Protect, specifically targeted to reducing cold and 'flu symptoms, and is exploring its use by the food, supplements and pharmaceutical industries.
Scientists in the US have identified a mechanism that may explain how lutein acts against inflammation, research that deepens understanding of the nutrient's benefits.
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News that a variety of GM corn produced signs of liver and kidney toxicity in rats should be a wake-up call for better testing and more transparency from biotechs, if GMOs are to be accepted by increasingly sceptical consumers.
The Alliance for Natural Health has informed the European Commission that it is scrutinising its procedures on food supplements and those of EFSA, and may launch a legal challenge if any of its 15 'test' submissions to the positive list for vitamins...
Increased intake of vitamin C from the diet, but not supplements, may slash the risk of mouth cancer by 48 per cent, says a epidemiological study.
Americans are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to two recent studies.