Vitamin D may be critical to reduce multiple sclerosis risk
Supplements of vitamin D at ‘critical time periods’ may be key to reducing the risk of multiple sclerosis, according to a new study from the UK and Canada.
Archives for February 12, 2009
Raisio doubles profits but sees tough year ahead
Raisio, the Finnish plant stanol and raw ingredients supplier and maker of the Benecol cholesterol-lowering consumer brand, more than doubled profits and increased turnover by 20 per cent in 2008, but its forecasts are humble in the face of the harsh...
Sports drinks scratching surface of mainstream potential - Powerade
Sports drinks may be breaking through the niche beverage wall, but their future will lie in meeting a variety of consumer trends across the entire beverage market, says the senior brand manager of Powerade.
Vitamin K2, but not K1, effective for heart health benefits: Study
Increased intakes of vitamin K2, but not vitamin K1, may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women, says a new study.
EFSA backs energy drink ingredients
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has for the first time backed the safety of the popular energy drink ingredients, taurine and D-glucurono-γ-lactone.