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Buttered up: US study contradicts ‘protective’ sats fat theory

A major new study into diet and health shows that people who…

Jim Manson

Iranian study links healthy eating to mental wellbeing

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition by researchers in…

Jane Wolfe

Survey of omega-3 fatty acid levels points to major deficiencies worldwide

A global survey of the levels omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the…

Jane Wolfe

Study shows blackcurrant extract increases cardiovascular responses

A study by the University of Chichester reveals how athletes supplemented with…

Jim Manson

Dutch scientists develop ground-breaking approach on vitamins intake

A new risk-benefit method for evaluating micronutrient intake developed by Dutch scientists…

Jim Manson

Clean eating diets are fuelling eating disorder crisis, doctors warn

‘Clean eating’ diets are fuelling a growing eating disorders crisis, doctors and…

Jim Manson

Report published into benefits of a vegan diet

Viva!Health has published The Incredible Vegan Health Report, investigating how a plant-based…

Jane Wolfe

Supplementing with omega-3s could save EU €12.9BN in healthcare costs

A report commissioned by Food Supplements Europe has found that the EU…

Jane Wolfe

Minimal fish oil consumption lowers blood pressure

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition has found that consuming…

Jane Wolfe

Danish team find “no evidence” that probiotics benefit healthy adults

  A team of Danish researchers who reviewed several trials on probiotic…

Jim Manson

Researchers identify herbs that boost mood and memory

  New research by a team at Northumbria University shows how particular…

Jim Manson

Montmorency cherry juice shown to significantly reduces high blood pressure and stroke risk

Drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice significantly reduces high blood pressure at a…

Jim Manson

UK Government releases updated Eatwell Guide

The UK Government has published a revised version of its Eatwell Guide…

Jane Wolfe

Low magnesium associated with type 2 diabetes, artery calcification

A study published in Nutrition Journal has found that magnesium levels correlate…

Jane Wolfe

EFSA issues draft recommendations for vitamin D

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on…

Jane Wolfe

MPLs to remain key focus in EU Referendum year, says CHC

Maximum Permitted Levels for vitamins and the UK’s ability to “retain sovereignty…

Jim Manson

Breastfed babies may suffer vitamin D deficiency, researchers say

Babies and young children who are breastfed may not be getting enough…

Jim Manson

Spending more on food is associated with healthier choices

A Spanish study of over 2,000 people has found that those who…

Jane Wolfe

Study finds further “clear differences” between organic and non-organic

A new study has shown that both organic milk and meat contain…

Jim Manson

Ahiflower oil comes out on top in new study

In the first human clinical trial carried out on Ahiflower oil, researchers…

Jane Wolfe