Low selenium levels may increase anaemia risk in the elderly
Low levels of the mineral selenium may increase the risk of anaemia in older people, according to a new study from the United States.
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Omega-3 foods will favor EPA/DHA over ALA, predicts report
Fish-derived omega-3s are set to overtake plant-based sources as the preferred forms of the essential fatty acids used in food and beverage fortification, according to a new report.
Kraft uses math to develop functional foods
Kraft Foods has invested in a novel ingredient screening technology that uses mathematics to identify new compounds with specific health benefits.
Probiotic 'bar-code' could boost strain identification
Identifying the bacteria in a food product – be they probiotic or pathogenic – may be as easy as reading a bar-code, according to a novel technique called optical mapping.