Archives for February 24, 2012

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Vitamin D3 may cut fat mass, boost heart health markers

By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of vitamin D3 may improve certain markers of heart health like HDL cholesterol, and lead to significant reductions in body fat mass in overweight and obese people, says a new study.

Peter's Red Bull pie gets backing from Shirley Bassey

By Dan Colombini

Welsh entertainment legends Dame Shirley Bassey and Max Boyce have backed plans from pastry manufacturer Peter's Pies to create a new energy-infused pie made with energy drink Red Bull.

EFSA confirms German glucosamine anticoagulant concerns

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that joint health nutrient glucosamine can pose health risks to those taking anti-blood clotting drugs, after the issue was raised some years ago by German authorities.

UK begins DMAA crackdown

By Shane Starling

DMAA-containing Jack3D and products like it are unauthorised drugs and being stripped from UK retail shelves and online catalogues as part of a crackdown against sports supplements by the medicines regulator, the MHRA.