Omega-3 may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases
Increased intakes of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may counter the alleviate oxidative stress in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), says a new study from Malaysia.
Archives for May 12, 2013
Visit us at Vitafoods Europe 2013 this week
Europe’s biggest healthy foods, ingredients and supplements expo and conference kicks off tomorrow in Geneva.
EU health claims evolution: A submission rethink
Now that the dust has settled on the health claims submission process we should all be very clear on the rules of engagement. Well kind of, says Nigel Baldwin, chief consultant in Intertek’s European office.
EHPM appoints new chair
French supplements association (Synadiet) president Alban Maggiar has been appointed chair of the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM).
Researchers question the 'optimal' vitamin D dose for infants
Dosage recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in infancy do not help to raise levels to those considered 'optimal' by many experts - but do still being levels up to the standards set by the IOM, say researchers.
Prebiotic inulin shows glycemic benefits for diabetic women
Dietary supplements of inulin may improve some glycemic measures in women when type-2 diabetes, suggests a new study.
Trimming the fat: For a better memory avoid sat fats, meat and dairy and increase omega-3
Avoiding saturated fat, meat and dairy, whilst increasing the intake of omega-3 may be linked to better preservation of memory functions, say researchers.