News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Representatives from 169 countries gathered in Rome yesterday for a week of talks led by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. High on the agenda, food safety, biotechnology, food irradiation and an overhaul of the Codex structure.
There is still insufficient evidence to determine whether vitamins can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease or cancer, concludes a report by researchers in the US, revealing the gaps which should be targeted by further research.
The components in milk fat could be responsible for lower rates of asthma among young children, concludes a study in Thorax, which challenges previous findings linking fish fatty acids to lower incidence of the disease.
Leading branded food manufacturer Kraft Foods confirmed its commitment to healthier foods yesterday, outlining a series of steps designed to help reduce rising obesity rates.
A new biotech firm has formulated a stable, dry powder from omega-3 fatty acid oil, suitable for adding to baked goods such as cakes, bars and pasta. The formula shows unprecedented shelf stability in early tests, says Bioral Nutrient Delivery.