Archives for June 21, 2010

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CRN presents case for better biomarkers

By Shane Starling

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) yesterday told a workshop in Washington DC that a lack of validated biomarkers was limiting nutrition research and stifling the flow of information to consumers and health professionals.

Resveratrol’s heart health benefits pinpointed?

By Stephen Daniells

Resveratrol – a compound in red wine - may be influencing both blood vessel function and the function of fat cells, say new studies which may help explain its heart health benefits.

Fortified bread matches supplements for vit D2

By Stephen Daniells

Fortifying bread with vitamin D2 helps maintain blood levels of the vitamin equivalent to the same dose from a supplement, suggests new data from Finland.

CreAgri gets patent for olive antioxidant

By Lorraine Heller

Ingredient and supplement firm CreAgri has received a patent for the production of an olive-derived ingredient that is said to deliver a range of antioxidant-associated health benefits, including skin protection.