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New action plan to combat calcium deficiency
Nutritionists, government officials and educators from across the US have joined forces to draw up a new action plan to combat one of the country's...
Associations at loggerheads over nutrition advice
The US-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has criticised what it claims is the over-emphasis on milk's ability to build strong bones, prompting an...
Vitamin C could help defeat blood-brain barrier
Drugs which are unable to pass the blood-brain barrier, which stops them getting into the brain where they could be potentially beneficial to health, could...
Labelling of natural products is confusing, survey finds
A recent survey by the National Consumers League (NCL) in the US shows that 75% of Americans believe that products labelled 'natural' should contain at...
Supplement and drug use could lead to adverse interactions
One in six American adults uses herbal products or other natural supplements in addition to prescription drugs, raising concerns about possible adverse interactions. The Journal...
Grapefruit aroma can aid slimming
The aroma of grapefruit mixed with black pepper and some plants produces a surprisingly strong slimming effect, according to claims by the Shisheido Cosmetics company....
More nutritious vegetables round the corner
Understanding why some plants like spinach store much of their calcium in a crystalline form could help scientists develop more nutritious varieties of vegetables, reports...
Toxic eggs on the breakfast table, claims UK group
Up to three-quarters of a million eggs eaten every day contain residues of a toxic drug that is widely used by intensive poultry farmers, according...
Clinical trial for osteoarthritis remedy
A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of taking Lignisul MSM for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee and hip...
Sugar not a cause of chronic diseases, research finds
Sugar does not deserve the unhealthy reputation it seems to have acquired over the years, according to a study by Anne L. Mardis, M.D., MPH...
Too much vitamin A may weaken bones
Heavy doses of Vitamin A either in the diet or in supplement form may weaken older women's bones, unless they also happen to be undergoing...
Clearer labelling the key to better diets
Better labelling of food products could help significantly improve the quality of diets, according to research published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs. Researchers Sung-Yong...
Scientists concerned about supplement use in young athletes
High school athletes are increasingly turning to drugs and other chemical aids to build leaner, stronger bodies, researchers say, citing studies that found greater use...
Oregano tops list of healthy herbs
Researchers from the US Department of Agriculture have found that herbs are an abundant source of antioxidants and could provide potential anticancer benefits when supplementing...
Natural treatments for erectile disorder
Naturally Vitamins has launched a new generation of natural treatments for erectile disorder (ED) which are designed to offer men a wider range of options...
NAMA highlights the benefits of folic acid
The North American Millers' Association (NAMA) has issued a public service announcement about the benefits of bread and pasta for women of childbearing age. The...
New research into homocysteine risk
Homocysteine - an amino acid produced in the human body - may be a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), reports Functional Food Newswire....
US experts urge people to avoid eating raw sprouts
People, particularly young children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems, should avoid eating raw sprouts because the crunchy, protein-packed foods could cause salmonella...
Survey urges caution over vitamin B intake
Some vitamin B products may exceed tolerable upper intake levels (UL), according to the latest independent evaluation by ConsumerLab.com. All but one of the 21...
Vitamin A can combat growth deficiencies
Vitamin A supplements given to children can significantly improve growth rates which might normally be stunted by disease, according to recent research carried out in...
Chromium picolinate shows carcinogenic potential in vitro
Chromium picolinate has been shown to mutate Chinese hamster ovary cells, leading Diane Stearns, Ph.D., and her colleagues at Northern Arizona University to conclude that...
High intake of selenium may reduce risk of developing prostate cancer
A new study of the Journal of Urology compared 52 men who had prostate cancer with 96 men of similar age without evidence of prostate...
Apples and wine reduce risk of asthma
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, researchers from London's King's College reported that individuals who ate...
Recommendations on use of supplements by healthy individuals
The increasing popularity and use of nutritional supplements has put a greater demand on conventional physicians to provide insight into their appropriate use. A recent...
Action plans against increased obesity in US
According to recent US reports, the incidence of obesity has doubled in America since 1980, while costs attributed to overweight and obesity surpassed $117 billion...
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