Fermented soy’s fat busting potential linked to genes
The ability of a fermented soy product to reduce body fat levels may be linked to a person’s genetics, says a new study from South Korea.
Archives for January 27, 2012
Danone and Mead Johnson to make united Pfizer nutrition bid?
Danone and Mead Johnson may make a joint bid for the €8bn infant nutrition-dominated Pfizer nutrition business that is up for sale, according to press reports.
England’s chief medical officer backs (free) vitamin D supplements
England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies has begun campaigning to the English medical fraternity that certain population groups like under-5s should take vitamin D supplements.
BASF & Teck join forces on zinc fortification and supplementation solutions
BASF (Germany) and Teck Resources Limited (Canada) have signed a three year agreement to jointly develop innovative and affordable zinc fortification and supplementation solutions.
Bread does not cause bloating, claims study
The British Nutrition Association has said that there is insufficient evidence that bread causes bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort.
New standard for vitamin D test promises more accurate results
Researchers have unveiled the development of new and ‘much-needed’ reference methodolgy that promises to assure more accurate and reliable measurements of vitamin D status.