Low vitamin D levels linked to mobility difficulties for the elderly
Insufficient vitamin D levels may increase the risk of developing mobility limitations and disability for older people, suggest new data from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Archives for May 30, 2012
Resveratrol-rich grape extract shows cardio benefits: Study
Consumption of a resveratrol-rich grape extract may protect vascular health from detrimental effects of a high fat diet, according to a new study with pigs.
Beta-glucan ingredient may boost immune function for marathon runners
Daily supplements of the beta-glucan based ingredient Wellmune WGP may reduce the number of days with upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptom, says a new study from the University of Houston.
Vitamin D: Is there such a thing as too much?
Very high levels of vitamin D could be associated with similar risks as very low levels, according to new research that questions the notion that ‘you can never get too much vitamin D’.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Pure chemistry: BASF Nutrition plots nutrition course with 'Cognis inside'
BASF’s nutrition activities got a lot bigger in 2010 when the chemicals giant paid €3 billion for Cognis Nutrition. With the integration mostly complete, what’s up front for BASF Human Nutrition?