Soy protein could protect against liver disease in diabetics
Consuming soy protein could help prevent diabetes sufferers developing fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, say researchers in a new animal study.
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Lowest social classes more than twice as likely to develop metabolic syndrome
Social and economic status has an even greater impact on chances of metabolic syndrome than heart disease, said researchers this week.
Assembly to vote on controversial supplements bill
The California Assembly is expected to vote this week on a controversial bill that seeks to outlaw the use of ephedrine alkaloids, DHEA and synephrine by high school athletes in the state, which has attracted criticism from the dietary supplements...
Lalmin Se becomes organic selenium reference
Institut Rosell-Lallemand's Lalmin Se has become the standard against which other organic selenium is measured following the release of certified reference material (CRM) by Canada's National Research Council, enabling the industry to guarantee...
EFSA approves nutrition claims for omega-3s
Europe's food risk assessment body has issued its opinion on nutrition claims for products containing omega-3 fatty acids, which will be used in forthcoming laws on nutrition and health claims.
Vinegar may help dieters eat less
Vinegar reduces the body's insulin response to a carbohydrate meal and increases satiety, say Swedish researchers.
Folic acid fortification is insufficient, say campaigners
A new study indicates that the mandatory addition of folic acid to all grain products has had less of an impact on neural tube defects in non-Hispanic black births than other racial and ethnic groups, prompting renewed pressure on the FDA to increase...