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High-dose vitamin D may alleviate menstrual cramps: Study

By Nathan Gray

Women who experience painful menstrual cramps could find relief from high-dose vitamin D3, according to new research – which suggests the dietary supplement could provide an alternative to painkilling drugs that are currently used.

PARNUTS revision

Industry backs vote to amend PARNUTs framework

By Kacey Culliney

European industry and consumer groups have broadly backed draft amendments to the much-debated specialised foods Directive known as PARNUTs.