Low vitamin D status is ‘prevalent’ in trauma patients
Many trauma patients may be predisposed to muscle weakness and bone fractures due to low levels of vitamin D, say researchers.
Archives for February 8, 2012
Dispatches from Probiotic Summit
EFSA is right to dismiss “overrated” peer-reviewed probiotic science: Consultant
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) should discount probiotic studies that have passed peer-review and been published in even the most prestigious nutrition science journals, because the peer-review process itself “is overrated”, says a leading...
Vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce colon cancer risk: Rat study
Regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens, according to new research in rats.
Pineapple ‘waste’ could provide bromelain extract for ingredient use
Waste from pineapple processing could provide a range of value added ingredients for the food industry, including a new source of the enzyme bromelain, say researchers.