Washington, D.C.—After reviewing the current research behind the health benefits of vitamin D and calcium, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has issued a report that updates dietary reference intakes (DRIs) for these nutrients. The DRIs recommend for the first time both an estimated average requirement and a recommended dietary...
Toronto, Canada—A recent study by University of Toronto scientists reveals that polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters (PAPs), the chemicals used to line junk food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags, are contaminating food products. PAPs are applied as grease-proofing agents to paper food contact packaging, and when the human body metabolizes these...
New Orleans, LA—Time is precious for getting a stroke victim the immediate care they need. Now, an important study funded by the National Institute of Health has found that DHA may be an important part of ischemic stroke treatment and recovery—if it’s taken within five hours of stroke. Blood...
According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), up to 6% of the greenhouse gases being emitted globally could be cut out if corporations improved the logistics of their supply chains for better efficiency. These emissions numbers are calculated based on the path merchandise takes in transit...
Secaucus, NJ—Many aspects of a kosher diet are demanding and seldom accessible, but for the followers of this strict religious diet, good news has emerged; old world kosher food classics are becoming mainstream. At the same time, Kosherfest 2010 proved that with innovative new products expanding the variety in...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) members that were part of the former West and Rocky Mountain regions will now be affiliate with one of three newly organized regions: Northwest, Southwest and Midwest. These groups—which expanded the number of states they work with—work along side the East and Southeast...
Ronkonkoma, NY—Industry veteran Jodi Drexler-Billet has brought to market the new Earthly Elements all-natural vegan personal care line, which will be distributed by supplement manufacturer Solgar Vitamin and Herb Company. The 16-product line of shampoos, conditioners, body washes and body lotions is revolutionary, according to Drexler-Billet, because it integrates...
Helios CORP and Sunbio announced that they received new dietary ingredient (NDI) approval for EstroG-100. The firm says that its menopause-support ingredient underwent a Phase-2 trial this year in which there were “significant improvements in eight out of 10 categories utilizing the Kupperman Index during clinical review.” Milan, Italy-based...
Eden Foods, Clinton, MI, had its Organic 100% Whole Grain Udon Pasta recognized in Women’s Health magazine as one of the “125 Best Packaged Foods for Women,” an annual feature in the magazine’s November 2010 issue. The product was the top choice in the “Pasta & Rice” category. All...
Boulder, CO—The practice of grass-based, environmentally friendly organic dairy farming is better for cows’ health, and leads to better quality milk, too, according to a recent report. The research, conducted by The Organic Center and published under the title, “A Dairy Farm’s Footprint,” presents the conclusions that organic dairy...
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