Want a stronger baby? Get a higher vitamin D intake, suggests study
Children are likely to have stronger muscles if their mothers have a higher level of vitamin D in their body during pregnancy, according to new research.
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‘Unprecedented in its potential impact’: Could new anti-cancer study re-ignite the kava market?
A patent-pending blend of compounds from kava with none of the potentially adverse liver effects may see the much-maligned herb re-emerge in the dietary supplement space, say researchers from the University of Minnesota.
COFFEE IN MODERATION AS HYDRATING AS WATER: STUDY
Four cups of Nescafé a day keeps dehydration at bay?
UK scientists suggest they have debunked the myth that coffee causes dehydration and claim that moderate consumption provides similar hydrating qualities to water.
'Tightening' health claim rules slowing omega 3 dairy launches: Innova
The proportion of dairy product launches featuring omega 3 health claims has fallen in recent years as a result of “tightening" health claims legislation, Innova Market Insights has claimed.
Australia set to warn athletes off food supplements
Athletics Australia (AA) – the body that represents elite athletes – is set to warn Australia’s best sports people that food supplements cannot be trusted to be contamination-free and deliver scant benefits.
Supplements shakedown: Globalisation and a brave new world of regulations
The global health and nutrition (H&N) sector continues to expand, but regulations are tighter than ever and players need to understand this if they are to succeed, says the chief of the biggest global supplements organisation.