Food insufficient for Canadian vitamin D intakes
Vitamin D fortified foods are not enough to ensure an adequate intake of the vitamin, and one-quarter of Canadians are not meeting the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), says a new study.
Archives for May 30, 2011
Prebiotics again show bone boosting benefits for teens
Daily supplements of a prebiotic fiber may boost calcium and magnesium absorption in the gut and help build healthy bones during adolescence, suggests a new study with rats.
Dow: DHA from canola oil still ‘some years away’
Dow Agrosciences and Martek Biosciences (now part of DSM) are progressing well with plans to develop canola oil containing the coveted long-chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA, but are still “a number of years” away from bringing something to market.
Cocoa extracts may benefit cholesterol levels: Study
A combination of cocoa and skimmed milk may beneficially affect cholesterol levels in the blood, according to new data from Spain.