Vitamin D plus calcium may cut skin cancer risk for women: Stanford study
Women who take supplements of vitamin D and calcium may be at a reduced risk of developing skin cancer, suggests new data.
Archives for June 27, 2011
Russian probiotic market booming (with medical backing)
Russia’s probiotic market that has shown annual growth rates of around 50% in recent years and settled closer to 10%, is benefitting from medical profession support, according to a leading paediatrician.
Lest we forget: Bible inspires cinnamon extract Alzheimer’s study
A cinnamon bark extract called CEppt can slow the onset of Alzheimer’s, according to Israeli researchers who studied its effect in mice and fruit flies after taking inspiration from a biblical passage.
Grape extract gives sourdough rye bread antoxidant shot in the arm, study
The addition of a red grape by-product to sourdough mixed rye bread increased the antioxidant content of the increasingly popular bakery product but formulators need to ensure strict dosage control, finds new research.
Highest-dose calcium milk launched in Israel
Israeli dairy Tnuva has launched a calcium and vitamin D-fortified milk targeting children’s bone health.
Unilever: Danish distributor must apply for Marmite registration
Unilever has confirmed that it will not apply for a fortified food registration for its yeast breakfast spread Marmite, but says it would support an application from a local distributor.