Scotland pushes for UK-wide mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid
A renewed call for UK-wide mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid has been made by the Scottish government.
Archives for January 22, 2016
A fat lot of good: Vegetables deep-fried in olive oil are healthier than boiled or raw
Vegetables that are deep-fried in extra virgin olive oil contain more healthy phenols and antioxidants than raw or boiled vegetables - important properties that reduce the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes, Spanish researches have found.
First-time study tracks nutritional distribution of fat in human GI tract
An innovative analytical method has provided insights into the emptying, phase separation and distribution of fat in the human gastrointestinal (GI) system, which could pave the way for more effective functional foods that control energy intake and...
Deficiency of vitamin B12 a concern among elderly
Lack of vitamin B12 among the elderly has been linked with serious health conditions, and researchers in Canada found that vitamin B12 deficiency is prevalent in long-term care facilities.
Smart policy? If UK breastfeeding rates rose by 1%, kids would earn £33m more collectively
Even marginal increases in breast feeding rates could be worth millions to society when considering the benefit to cognitive development, UK and German researchers have calculated using over 10,000 school exam results.
Health claim watch
French firm files claim for omega-3 & age-related cognitive decline
French pharmaceutical firm Pierre Fabre Medicament has filed a health claim for an omega-3 product and the reduction of age-related cognitive decline.