Vitiva link up with Naturamed for supplement production
Vitiva have announced a new collaboration with Israel based biotechnology firm Naturamed for the production of new food supplements that are currently in development.
Archives for February 14, 2012
Omega-3s linked to slower eye sight loss in people with retinal disease: Study
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids in combination with vitamin A supplements may slow the decline in eye sight in people with retinitis pigmentosa, says a new study in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
Researchers identify new mechanism for iron absorption
A newly discovered mechanism for the absorption of iron from vegetables and legumes could provide a solution to iron deficiency problems, say researchers.
Omega-3 plus B vitamins fail to influence cancer risk in heart disease patients
Daily supplements of B vitamins and omega-3 have no impact on the risk of cancer in people with heart disease, says a new study from France.
Plant seeds could provide ‘important’ source of omega-3 fatty acids
Screening the fatty acid compositions of ‘less-researched’ plant seed oils could provide industry with new sources of omega-3s, according to new research.