Vitamin D deficiency linked to respiratory infections in Indian children, new data reveals
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infections among Indian children aged six to 30 months, a new trial has found.
Archives for June 7, 2017
Prenatal malnutrition and postnatal health: How diet can affect hypertension risk
Prenatal exposure to malnutrition can lead to diseases such as hypertension in adulthood, but the effects can be reduced or even reversed in postnatal life, according to a Chinese study.
Magnesium supplements show potential anti-inflammatory effects: Meta-analysis
Dietary supplementation with magnesium may reduce levels of inflammatory biomarkers, says a new meta-analysis pooling data from 11 studies.
Roquette to invest €40m in French pea protein plant
Roquette will invest €40 million to increase the capacity of its Northern France pea processing site in Vic-sur-Aisne in a bid to meet growing global demand for plant-based protein.
Omega-3 may shorten hospital stay in heart surgery patients
Supplementing open-heart surgery patients with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids could reduce time spent in hospital and lower risk of complications.
Nutritional Armor: US Army explores boosting omega-3 levels with food and supplements
Replacing omega-6 foods and ingredients on US military garrison menus with products with increased omega-3 contents may boost the omega-3 profile of soldiers, says a new study exploring the practicality of such an approach.
Lycored gains EU patent for skincare supplements
A European patent has been granted to Lycored for its carotenoid-based skincare compositions, the company confirmed.