UK alters advice on vitamin D
The UK government has advised that adults and children over the age of one should get 10 micrograms (μg) of vitamin D every day.
Archives for July 27, 2016
Nutrition profiles of food with health claims only ‘marginally better,' study shows
Foods carrying health claims have only slightly better nutrition profiles than products without, according to an Oxford University study.
Solid global, flat European growth for Danone in first half of 2016
Can Actimel revamp inject life into Danone’s flat European sales?
Danone has recorded negative overall sales figures in Europe for the first half of 2016. But the company hopes investment in the relaunch of its Activia and Actimel brands will help return it to profitable growth.
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Ketone esters boost endurance in elite athletes: Study
A ketone ester drink developed by an Oxford University start-up for the US Army has shown benefits to elite endurance athletes by unlocking “greater human metabolic potential.”
Scientists to trial cockroach milk as a future protein supplement
Scientists have discovered cockroach milk is four times more nutritious than cow's milk with a protein that releases energy slowly over a long period of time.
RCT supports Ashwagandha root extract’s weight management potential
Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may help people with chronic stress manage their body weight, says a new study from India.
DuPont reports first positive sales numbers in several quarters
DuPont reported higher earnings on improved margins even as sales figures were hurt by foreign currency headwinds as a planned merger with Dow Chemical Co moves forward.