Low vitamin D again linked to higher mortality
Low blood levels of vitamin D have again been linked to lower survival in the elderly – a study which strengthens calls to confirm if vitamin D supplements could offer protection.
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Walnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart health
Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood vessels, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease, says a new study from Yale.
Consumer education a key trend in US dietary supplements
Consumer education and industry regulation will dominate the US dietary supplement industry, according to a panel discussion group of leading executives.
Boston Globe slams DSHEA and 'powerless' FDA
The Boston Globe has called for a repeal of DSHEA, stating that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is “virtually powerless” in regulating the industry.