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Study Finds Potential for B Vitamins to Treat Advanced Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

by Angela Sabarese | August 8, 2022

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease—and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process, the scientists stated. These findings could help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, an umbrella term for a range of […]

New USDA Nutrition Guidelines Recommend Supplements for Pregnant Women

by Nicholas Saraceno | July 21, 2020

New guidelines released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) underscore the need for expanding access to nutritional supplements, as more Americans look for ways to promote their health during the COVID-19 health crisis. Specifically, USDA’s guidelines recommend folic acid supplements for pregnant women and women who could become pregnant in order to prevent birth defects. “This […]

FDA Approves Folic Acid to be Added to Masa Flour

by Corinne Anderson | April 19, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to allow manufacturers to fortify their corn masa foods with folic acid. “Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin that helps prevent severe defects of the brain and spinal cord when consumed by women before and early [on] in pregnancy,” an NPR […]

Dedicated to Gluten Free

by Mark Becker | April 7, 2015

The booming gluten-free category offers opportunities for retailers and solutions for customers. The mainstream media has been reporting on the benefits of a gluten-free diet for sometime now. Hundreds of new gluten-free products were launched in 2014. Fortunately, for those who have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and must follow a gluten-free diet, […]

Keeping Customers “Forever Young”

by Daniel Breeman | September 29, 2014

Replenishing depleted nutrients as we age can keep us young at heart.It’s no secret that as we age, we lose vital nutrients that are critical in keeping us happy, healthy and feeling young. Replenishing those nutrients through proper supplementation along with adapting a balanced diet and active lifestyle can help keep your customers feeling “forever […]

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