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Fatty acids, the new 2 per cent rule

From the beginning of June this year Denmark will become the first country in the world to introduce restrictions on the use of industrially produced trans fatty acids. The move follows an extensive review of all current knowledge on the impact of...

Creatine supplement found ineffective

Creatine serum supplements seem to have no effect on muscle ATP or creatine stores, despite claims by one US manufacturer, say researchers.

Weight directly linked to cancer deaths

Body weight is directly associated with mortality from cancer, US researchers report, suggesting that overweight and obesity could account for up to 20 per cent of all deaths from cancer in American women.

Potent antioxidant reaches customers

Food ingredients company Applied Food Sciences says it has begun shipping its green coffee bean extract product, Green Coffee Antioxidant, said to be several times more powerful than green tea.

Nutrition levels linked to pre-term births

New animal research suggests that even modest restrictions in maternal nutrition around the time of conception can lead to premature births and long-term adverse health effects for the offspring.