News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Researchers have warned that the indiscriminate use of calcium supplements ‘should be abandoned’, as a meta-analysis of 29,000 people suggests the risks of heart problems outweigh the potential benefits.
Supplements containing the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) during pregnancy may not improve the eyesight of the infants, says a new study from Australia.
Lessons learned from improving the quality and nutritional content of food for astronauts could open up opportunities for the food industry back here on earth, says Dr Michele Perchonok, manager of NASA's shuttle food system and advanced food technology...
A plant-derived calcium supplement, also containing strontium, magnesium, and other minerals, may increase bone density by about 2 percent per year, says a new study.
Special edition: Inflammation
Scientists increasingly recognize inflammation as a key contributor to chronic disease and supplement firms have tried to cash in with tailored products, but getting consumers to part with hard-earned cash for something so nebulous will be tough, predict...