High-dose vitamin D supplementation helps slash risk of falls among elderly
A combination of low-frequency exercise and high-dose vitamin D supplementation could help reduce risk of falls in the elderly by more than 70%, a new trial suggests.
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Nanoencapsulation stabilises anthocyanins for food and beverage use, China researchers reveal
Loading anthocyanins into chitosan nanoparticles could help improve their stability in functional drinks, say researchers.
Iron deficiency more prevalent in Australia than people think
One-in-ten non-pregnant young women in Australia have an iron deficiency, which is also estimated to be highly prevalent in indigenous communities, researchers say.
Focus on food synergies to boost bioavailability, urge researchers
A greater emphasis should be placed on enhancing the bioavailability of key nutrients in foods by focusing on synergies to help fight under nutrition, say researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research.