Low vitamin D levels may reduce lung function: Mouse study
Australian researchers have presented evidence of a causal relationship between vitamin D status and lung function, for mice at least.
Archives for February 1, 2011
Industry welcomes USDA Dietary Guidelines supplements shift
The US dietary supplements industry has welcomed the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans which demonstrated a thawing in attitude toward supplements use from a Guidelines committee that has previously baulked at recommending them.
Red wine polyphenols boost vascular health: Rat study
Dietary supplementation with polyphenols from red wine may slow the decline in vascular function associated with age, suggests a new study with rats.
New Optisorb Vitamin C formulation features Fast-C
Quality of Life Labs will launch a new Optisorb Vitamin C product at Expo West in March featuring Scientific Food Solutions’ (SFS) vitamin C ingredient Fast-C.
BI Nutraceuticals rolls out sterilized omega-3-rich chia seeds
California’s BI Nutraceuticals has launched steam sterilized chia seeds for use in a variety of applications including bakery, soup and sports beverages.
Vitamin D supplement use increases 50% among US users; herbs slide, finds survey
Vitamin D penetration has jumped 50% in the past two years in the US, according to a new survey of 6000 supplement buyers conducted by product tester and market scrutineer, ConsumerLab.com, that also recorded dwindling herbal interest.