Calcium may boost weight loss, but only if you’re deficient
Calcium supplements for obese people with low calcium levels could produce weight loss of up to six kilograms, says a new study from Canada.
Archives for March 16, 2009
FDA approves vitamin D fortification of soy foods
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended its food additive regulations to allow for soy-based foods and drinks to be fortified with vitamin D.
Lack of vitamin D could lead to fatter teens: Study
Adolescents with high intakes of vitamin D may have lower overall body fat and lower amounts of abdominal fat, says a new study from the Medical College of Georgia, US.
Could sugar shake off its bad boy image?
Sugar could be shedding its bad boy image to take a surprise spot on the public’s list of trusted ingredients, as manufacturers look to appeal to more savvy consumers.
USDA says American ginseng must be COOL
All ginseng entering the US market is now required to be labeled with its country of origin after a US Department of Agriculture final rule kicked in today.
Obama picks Hamburg to head FDA
President Obama has named his pick for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner: Food safety and bioterrorism expert Dr Margaret Hamburg.