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Vitamin D fortification urgently needed as children's supplements fall short
Many parents may expect that by opting for a multivitamin they’ll be able to meet all their children’s needs, but the latest study shows that belief could be misplaced. Researchers from the universities of Oxford and Southampton, found only 25-36% of children's supplements provide the correct daily dose of 400IU vitamin D. This study comes after analysis of NHS data showed hospital admissions related to vitamin D deficiency rose by 34% last year, with more than 100,000 cases across England.
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Avoid being ripped-off by your Turmeric supplement
Turmeric has seen a meteoric rise in popularity and evidence shows it may arguably be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. Unfortunately with this uprising, a flood of 'turmeric supplements' have hit the market, many of which are HUGELY MISLEADING to consumers and resulting in people being ripped off. It can also result in victims becoming disillusioned as to the efficacy of turmeric because often these inferior versions do not deliver on the amazing health benefits the spice is purported to have.
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Take Vitamin C before exercise to aid recovery
New research is suggesting that women who take vitamin C before performing half an hour of moderate intensity cycling showed increased antioxidant capacity post exercise.
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Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies are on the rise
According to the UK's latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey intakes of vitamins and minerals have decreased drastically since 2008 and this is leading to deficiencies of important nutrients including vitamin A, fibre and iron.
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Britain's Food Standards Agency looking to ban CBD oil
CBD oil has been making big waves in the wellness world recently and has become a very popular supplement with many people, its taken to help manage anxiety, insomnia, muscle and joint pain. However a decision by British and European food watchdogs mean it now has to be reclassified as a novel food. This requires an approval process which could take a year and a half, during which time all products containing CBD oil must be removed from sale.
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Nestle steps up its global fight against iron deficiency
Food giant Nestle is on a global fight against iron deficiency and has recently stepped it up by acquiring a new food fortification technology. The World Health Organisation (WHO) thinks iron deficiency is one of the most severe nutritional deficiencies globally with woman and children notably at risk.
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Vitamin D is Britain's favourite vitamin
Vitamin D has overtaken vitamin C as Britain's favourite vitamin supplement. Last year saw a 7% increase in vitamin D usage and today it is used by 33% of vitamins, minerals and supplements (VSM) users.
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Link between arterial stiffening and dementia has been found
New research has found that those people with arterial stiffening have an increased risk of dementia - this may lead to more research into vitamin K2 supplementation as a possible treatment.
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UK governments looks to folic acid fortification to reduce birth defects
The UK government is setting out new plans to fortify flour with folic acid which will bring the country in line with fortification guidelines in the EU that prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.
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