High-dose vitamin D supplementation helps slash risk of falls among elderly
A combination of low-frequency exercise and high-dose vitamin D supplementation could help reduce risk of falls in the elderly by more than 70%, a new trial suggests.
Archives for December 5, 2016
Nanoencapsulation stabilises anthocyanins for food and beverage use, China researchers reveal
Loading anthocyanins into chitosan nanoparticles could help improve their stability in functional drinks, say researchers.
Focus on food synergies to boost bioavailability, urge researchers
A greater emphasis should be placed on enhancing the bioavailability of key nutrients in foods by focusing on synergies to help fight under nutrition, say researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Could effectiveness of AREDS formula differ by genotype?
The potential benefits of the AREDS formulation of antioxidants and zinc may be linked to your genotype, says a new study from Tufts and Harvard.
A handful of nuts a day reduces major disease risk: Review
Eating at least 20 grams of nuts a day could cut the chances of dying from respiratory disease by about a half and diabetes by nearly 40%, researchers say.
Review backs vitamin D supplements as eczema remedy
Sufferers of atopic dermatitis are more likely to have low serum vitamin D levels and vitamin D supplements could be a new way to combat the common skin condition, a review has said.
Chaucer sold to Japanese food firm in €122m deal
British food firm Chaucer has been sold to Japanese manufacturer Nagatanien in a £102.8m (€122.8m) deal which the freeze-dried food manufacturer says will help it expand into the US and Asia.
Unilever revamps margarine packaging to promote active plant ingredients
Unilever has partnered with Design Bridge design agency to change its Flora ProActiv spread packaging to promote a premium, healthy lifestyle message.
CoQ10 may help blood sugar management in people with MetS
Daily supplements of coenzyme Q10 may produce beneficial effects on insulin and blood sugar management in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.