Iron-fortified orange juice may ease anemia for women
Fortification of fruit juice with a microencapsulated iron salt may be an easy and cost-effective way of boosting iron levels in at-risk women, says a new study from Spain.
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Vitamin C price-fixing case ruling expected ‘any week now’
A lawyer pursuing a high-profile anti-trust case against four Chinese firms accused of fixing the price of vitamin C in the US says he expects the judge reviewing the case to make a ruling “any week now”.
Class actions mount up as Bayer gets slapped with complaint over probiotic claims
The surge class action complaints against health claims on food, beverage and dietary supplements shows no sign of calming, as Bayer is targeted in a new class action lawsuit in California against claims made on some of its probiotic products.
AHA adds fiber & omega-3 to triglyceride management recommendations
Fiber and omega-3s from marine sources should be included in the diet for reducing levels of triglycerides in the blood, according to the American Heart Association’s first ever statement on triglyceride management