Milk found to raise children’s vitamin D level: study
Children who drink at least three glasses of milk per day had a higher serum vitamin D level than their peers who drink milk in lesser amounts, a new study has found.
Archives for February 8, 2016
BASF hikes vitamin A prices by 20%
German chemical giant BASF has announced it will increase vitamin A prices by 20% globally.
Round-up: Recent supplement industry advertising challenges by ASRC
In the past few months, five nutritional supplements by various brands have been investigated by two branches of the ASRC. Two of these products have been discontinued
GOED EXCHANGE 2016
Traceability, a big topic at recent GOED Exchange meeting, to be covered in impending online Transparency Forum
Traceability and verifiability were big topics at the GOED Exchange meeting that took place last week in the Canary Islands. These topics will be addressed in an online forum later this week hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.
“Health Savings Act” introduced to House
The Health Savings Act, sponsored by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minnesota) proposes legislation that will allow Americans to buy supplements with their HSA and FSA plans.
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Zinc supplements may boost immunity markers for the elderly
Supplements of zinc may boost the function of immune T cells in nursing home elderly, says a new study.