Not enough folate may quicken hearing loss: Study
Low blood levels of folate are associated with a 35 per cent increased risk of hearing loss, says a new study from Australia that strengthens the link between B vitamins and hearing.
Archives for June 23, 2010
Industry examines economic impact of claims regulation
The economic impact of the new European health claims regulation on the nutrition industry will become clearer within the next three months, when the results of an independent assessment are due to be released.
Watchdog gives withdrawn Red Bull ad the all clear
A Red Bull video featuring a young boy watching a woman in fishnet stockings has been cleared by the UK advertising watchdog although the initial complaint prompted the company to pull the ad.
ProteoNic wins F&S award for food enzyme advances
Frost & Sullivan's 2010 European Food Enzymes Technology Innovation Award has gone to Netherlands-based ProteoNic for its contribution to cost and energy reductions in food enzyme manufacturing.
UK nutritionist group criticises JAMA vitamin B study
UK group, the Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS), has added to criticism of a recent Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study that found folic acid and vitamin B12 did not benefit heart attack survivors.
Antioxidant-rich melon extract may ease stress: Pig study
A daily supplement of an antioxidant-rich melon extract may lower levels of stress proteins in the gut, according to a French study with piglets.