Vitamin D may reduce risk of uterine fibroid: Study
Women who have an adequate intake of vitamin D are 32% less likely to develop uterine fibroids then women with low levels, researchers have suggested.
Archives for April 29, 2013
Former EFSA boffin backs ‘traditional use’ for EU herbals
A former EFSA Scientific Committee chairman says the European Union’s stalled assessment of botanical extract claims, safety and use needs a multilateral rethink before any progress can be made.
Probiotics again linked to fat and weight loss: RCT data
Daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies, says a new study from Japan.
Nestlé invests in medical nutrition
Nestlé has invested €40m in a French factory to boost its medical foods production targeted at hospitals and healthcare institutions.
Q1 2013: Naturex net profit up 67%
Naturex has seen sales rise 13.2% to €83.2m in Q1 2013, with Nutrition its star core business performer, leaping about 33% from €22m to just over €29m.