Maternal folic acid – pregnancy stage may influence asthma risk
05-Nov-2009 - Taking folic acid supplements in late pregnancy may increase the infant’s risk of developing...
Green tea extracts may slow smokers’ lung damage
14-Oct-2009 - Daily consumption of a Chinese green tea extract may slow the damage of cigarette smoke...
Low vitamin D levels again linked to higher death risk
25-Sep-2009 - Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of dying from all causes by...
Probiotics may reduce cold and 'flu symptoms for children
30-Jul-2009 - A daily supplement of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains may reduce the incidence of cold and...
Soy linked to lung benefits: Study
29-Jun-2009 - The consumption of soy products could decrease the risk of lung disease and breathlessness,...
Probiotic foods going medical
04-Jun-2009 - Public interest in probiotic foods and beverages has never been stronger and will continue to...
Vitamin D good for brains and lungs, say new studies
22-May-2009 - Increased intakes of the sunshine vitamin may slow age-related losses in mental function, and ease...
Folic acid may ease asthma symptoms: Study
04-May-2009 - Higher levels of folate may reduce the risk of having asthma by 16 per cent,...
Insufficient vitamin D may boost asthma risk
30-Apr-2009 - Children with insufficient vitamin D levels may be at higher risk of developing asthma, suggests...
Low vitamin A and C levels may boost asthma risk
17-Apr-2009 - Low dietary intakes of vitamins A and C may increase the risk of developing asthma,...
Omega-3, vit C, and zinc may ease childhood asthma
07-Apr-2009 - A combination supplement containing omega-3, vitamin C and zinc may improve symptoms of asthma, a...
Snack Size Science: The ABC - and D - of common cold control
05-Mar-2009 - NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week we look at...
Broccoli sprouts may reduce asthma: Study
03-Mar-2009 - A naturally occurring compound in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against asthma...
Forget C, D may be the vitamin for cold and flu protection: Study
25-Feb-2009 - Increased levels of vitamin D may protect against common respiratory infections such as cold...
Folic acid in early pregnancy linked to wheezing in baby: Study
03-Dec-2008 - Would-be mothers taking folic acid supplements during the first three months of their pregnancy may...
SPINS enters Canadian natural products market
11-Sep-2008 - Natural products retail market analyst, SPINS, has jumped the border to include the...
AHPA survey to track latest herbal harvests
10-Sep-2008 - The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is calling for input into its sixth botanical...
Hot topic
Cleaning up the supplements industry: Call for comments
05-Sep-2008 - At the end of last month, the founder of a US supplements company received...
Sports supplements under fire again
31-Jul-2008 - The contamination of sport supplements has again come under the microscope after a high-profile Olympian...
Definition and regulation vital for probiotics future: expert
23-Jun-2008 - The boom in probiotics science and products is offering potential benefits for a range of...
Med diet gathers momentum
13-Jun-2008 - An initiative to promote the Mediterranean style of eating amongst US households has gathered speed...
Supplements are not steroids, industry tells Congress
12-Jun-2008 - An industry-led campaign to educate Congress staff about dietary supplements in sports nutrition has kicked...
Walmark to distribute Bristol supplements in eastern Europe
23-May-2008 - Rising Czech nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturer, Walmark, has gained the right to produce and distribute...
Canadian industry continues supplements bill protests
21-May-2008 - The Canadian natural foods industry has embarked on a major lobbying campaign, calling for an...
Capsugel program allows fast access to colored capsules
20-May-2008 - US Capsule manufacturer Capsugel has launched a new program to provide dietary supplement manufacturers with...
