The government of Switzerland has released an information leaflet that provides information on vitamin D, as shared by the IADSA. According to the recommendation, people aged 65 and up should take vitamin D supplements amounting to 800 IU every day. This document, being circulated today, was published by the Swiss Federal Food Safety & Veterinary Office (FSVO). Vitamin D boosts bone and muscle health, and lowers the risk of falls and hip fractures by 30%. It also supports dental, brain … [Read more...] about Daily Vitamin D supplement intake recommended for older consumers
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Lycored’s Lycomato™ protects against oxidative stress
Lycored’s standardized tomato extract was found to have positive effects in fighting oxidative stress, according to a study conducted in Israel. Human dermal fibroblasts were exposed to oxidative stress by researchers, which resulted in cell death and lower pro-collagen secretion. What they found was that those that were pre-treated with Lycomato™ had reduced growth of the MMP-1 enzyme, which is responsible for collagen damage, by 50%. The ingredient also boosted pro-collagen secretion, all … [Read more...] about Lycored’s Lycomato™ protects against oxidative stress
Agilent Technologies to collaborate with Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
Agilent Technologies has recently signed a Research Collaboration Agreement with the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFIBI). This partnership seeks to develop food research knowledge and advancement, utilising state-of-the art science and technology innovations. SIFIBI is under the country’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in food, nutrition, ingredients and industrial biotechnology. It is also in line with … [Read more...] about Agilent Technologies to collaborate with Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation