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Vitamin supplements of no benefit for colorectal cancer risk: Study
Combined supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 has no statistically significant effect on the risk of colorectal adenoma, according to new research.
Quercetin may support lung health for smokers
Increased intakes of quercetin, a compound found in fruit and vegetables, may change the expression of genetic material in the lung function of smokers and reduce the risk of lung cancer, report researchers from Yale and the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Magnesium may reduce colon cancer risk: Meta-analysis
Increased intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, says a new meta-analysis of data from 338,979 people.
Study shows zinc absorption drops with age, linked to inflammation
A study conducted on aged mice outlines the way in which zinc deficiency increases with age and links this dysfunction with increased levels of inflammation and immune system impairment.
Broccoli et al. may reduce breast cancer risk: Meta-analysis
Increased intakes of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale may reduce the risk of breast cancer by about 15%, suggests a new meta-analysis from China.
Coffee may offer bowel cancer protection: Study
Consumption of four or more cups of coffee per day may be associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer, suggests new data.
Dietary magnesium may reduce the risk of colon cancer: Meta-analysis
Increased intakes of magnesium in the diet may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, says a new meta-analysis from Imperial College London and Wageningen University.
NPA: Consumer Reports supplements probe is insulting to consumers
A probe into dietary supplements published in the September 2012 edition of Consumer Reports misleads and insults consumers and smears the industry, claims the Natural Products Association (NPA).
Novel supplement range targeting cancer patients fills ‘huge void’ in marketplace
OncoQOL, a new range of dietary supplements specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of people undergoing cancer treatment, has been launched by Thorne Research and The Helsinn Group.
Standing out in a crowded pomegranate extract market
Pharmachem Laboratories subsidiary American Ingredients Inc is hoping to stand out in the crowded US pomegranate extracts market with a polyphenol-rich organic extract that has been a bit hit in Europe.
Dietary antioxidants may help slash pancreatic cancer risk: EPIC data
Increasing dietary intake of certain antioxidants could help to cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to two thirds, according to new research.
Coffee antioxidants row latest: KonaRed claims victory; VDF insists it isn’t over yet
A legal spat between VDF FutureCeuticals (VDF FC) and juice maker KonaRed over coffee fruit antioxidants has moved into a new phase, with KonaRed claiming victory but VDF insisting the dispute is far from over following a ruling from the US patent and trademark office (USPTO).
Vitamin C RDA should be doubled, says Linus Pauling Institute researcher
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C should be increased to 200 milligrams per day for adults, an increase of over 100% from current levels in the United States, says a new analysis from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.
Health claims, RCTs and the curious case of the FTC v POM Wonderful: What happens next??
Exactly what kind of evidence is needed to support structure/function or disease risk reduction claims on foods and supplements?
Pfizer agrees to drop breast and colon health claims on Centrum supplements
Pfizer has agreed remove claims about breast and colon health on ads and labels for its top-selling Centrum multivitamins as part of a deal with health advocacy group the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Coffee consumption could cut skin cancer risk
The consumption of caffeinated coffee may be associated with a reduction in the risk of the most common form of skin cancer, say researchers.
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NPA: Taskforce advice on Vit D and Calcium is out of step with current research
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has weighed into the debate over the role of calcium and vitamin D in reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures following the publication of a report questioning the value of supplementation.
Was the USDA right to drop its online ORAC database?
More commentators have weighed into the debate over the value of ORAC data following the USDA’s decision to remove its ORAC database from its website.
Stem cell nutrition deal establishes Marinova as undisputed world leader in Fucoidan
A deal to supply Stemtech International - the leading player in stem cell nutrition supplements - with one of its proprietary marine plant extracts will establish Marinova as the undisputed world leader in Fucoidan, claims the Australian biotech firm.
CRN: USPSTF report does not change expert view re. calcium benefits
UPDATED - A new report suggesting there is not enough evidence to conclude that supplementation with calcium and vitamin D can help prevent cancer and osteoporotic fractures in adults "does a great disservice to Americans, especially postmenopausal women and the elderly”, says the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
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