Vitamin D deficiency increases hip fracture risk: researchers
US researchers have concluded lower blood concentrations of vitamin D increase the likelihood of hip fracture among menopausal women by up to 70 per cent.
Archives for August 19, 2008
Natural glycol obtains EcoCert certification
DuPont and Tate & Lyle Bio Products has received Eco-Cert certification for Zemea, a petroleum-free glycol that it claims is an industry first.
EU-wide dietary guidelines not feasible, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft opinion on food-based dietary guidelines, in which it concluded that guidelines to span the whole of the EU would not be feasible.
UK regulator pours cold water on blood pressure claims
A functional water claiming to lower blood pressure has been deemed misleading by the voluntary UK advertising regulator.