Archives for June 9, 2010

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Probiotic may reduce baby’s crying time with colic

By Stephen Daniells

One week of supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis may reduce crying time in infants with colic by 74 per cent, compared with less than 40 per cent in the placebo group, says a new study.

Ephedra supplier jailed for six months

By Shane Starling

A UK man has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally marketing ephedrine food supplements in the UK, reports the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Vitamin E shows immune boosting potential: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E, may enhance the function of immune cells and help ensure healthy immune function as we age, suggests new data from Tufts University.