Congress must fund omega-3 DRI review, say groups
10-Nov-2009 - A consortium of trade, scientific and consumer groups has launched a campaign to establish an...
Human nutrition business born from animal health firm
04-Nov-2009 - Animal nutrition and health company Novus International is branching out into human health with the...
Collagen ingredient better than glucosamine for joint health?
29-Oct-2009 - A patented collagen ingredient may be twice as effective as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint...
Vegetarian form of Celadrin launched
28-Oct-2009 - New Jersey-based Proprietary Nutritionals Inc. (PNI) has begun distribution of a vegetarian form of the...
Soy isoflavones may slow bone loss for women
28-Oct-2009 - Supplementation with soy-germ derived isoflavones may reduce the loss of bone in postmenopausal women, according...
Diet and color: Mind the ‘phytonutrient gap’!
16-Oct-2009 - Eighty per cent of Americans are endangering their health by failing to eat a diet...
Vitamin D recommendations don’t prevent elderly falls: Meta-analysis
12-Oct-2009 - Existing recommendations for vitamin D are inadequate to prevent falls amongst the elderly, according to...
Modified collagen may stimulate cartilage re-growth: Study
21-Sep-2009 - Daily supplements of a modified collagen may help with the regeneration of cartilage tissue, and...
Vitamin insufficiency may accelerate age-related diseases
18-Sep-2009 - Current recommendations for vitamin K are not being met, placing people at increased risk of...
Current vitamin D doses insufficient for mothers-to-be
16-Sep-2009 - Many mothers to be are not getting enough vitamin D, even those taking supplements at...
Men need joint health products, says report
04-Sep-2009 - Targeting men with products for bone and joint health could be a way to grow...
Yeast altered to deliver vitamin D yield
20-Aug-2009 - Canadian supplier, Lallemand, has launched a form of baker’s yeast that has been altered to...
ENI withdraws from Canadian, EU vegetarian glucosamine markets
19-Aug-2009 - Ethical Naturals will no longer supply its vegetarian glucosamine to supplement manufacturers in Canada, the...
Eggshell membrane may outperform glucosamine for joint health
12-Aug-2009 - Extracts from the membrane of an eggshell may improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, and offer...
AIDP collagen patent promises bone health benefits
06-Aug-2009 - Californian-based supplier, AIDP, has won a US patent for a method of manufacturing mineral collagen...
Green tea extracts linked to healthier bones: Study
06-Aug-2009 - Compounds from green tea may lead to stronger bones by promoting bone formation, while also...
Study pinpoints Pycnogenol’s pain-relieving potential
21-Jul-2009 - The anti-inflammatory and pain reducing effects of an extract from French maritime pine bark may...
Be aware of vitamin D insufficiency, says US Dermatology Academy
16-Jul-2009 - In an update to its position statement on Vitamin D, the American Academy of Dermatology...
Antioxidants plus exercise may boost bones in older women
19-Jun-2009 - A combination of antioxidant supplements and resistance training may protect against bone loss...
Vitamin K2 may boost bone health in adolescents
05-Jun-2009 - Supplements of vitamin K2 may improve bone health in prepubescent children, and potentially protect...
Calcium-fortified ice cream ideal booster for bones?
04-Jun-2009 - Absorption of calcium from ice cream is no different than from low-fat milk, highlighting the...
Symposium details Calcium-Vitamin D fracture potential
29-May-2009 - As research continues into the role of calcium and vitamin D in maintaining bone health,...
Prebiotics may boost teenage magnesium absorption
25-May-2009 - Daily supplements of prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) may enhance a teenage girl’s absorption of magnesium, according...
Review supports vitamin K's fracture reducing power
20-May-2009 - High dose supplements of vitamin K are effective for reducing the risk of fractures in...
FDA guides on calcium, vit D health claims
15-May-2009 - The FDA has issued a new guidance for industry on using the newly amended health...
