Poor children much more likely to have low vitamin D, study finds
A new study has found a direct correlation between socioeconomic status and vitamin D status among Irish children.
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Kerry recognized for innovation, science behind Carinositol Fertility
The company said the product’s science and X factor are what tipped the scale.
Phage combination may boost gut health by precisely targeting IBD-related bugs
A combination of bacteriophages (phages) may precisely target and suppress gut bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), says a new study from Israel that shows the potential of this emerging class of microbiome modulators.
Azelis maintains ANZ expansion with Dutch distribution deal
Azelis has formalised a distribution agreement with Dutch co-operative, KMC, to strengthen the “lateral value chain” in New Zealand and broaden its product portfolio in the Asia Pacific region.
Sunomono may influence gut environment to lower BP in men, study suggests
The influence of sunomono, a cool cucumber or seaweed salad, on the gut microbiota may be behind the dishes’ ability to lower blood pressure, suggest Japanese scientists.
Cocoa flavanols decrease blood pressure only when elevated, researchers find
Cocoa flavanols appear to decrease blood pressure only when elevated say researchers, easing previous concerns that the nutrient can decrease blood pressure in healthy adults.
Regulators urged to update policies for ensuring folate sufficiency in childbearing women
Policymakers need to review the current methods of ensuring folate sufficiency among women of childbearing age, said a group of Australian researchers who found that food and supplements could not provide optimal folate intake.