The European Court of Justice has forbidden the use of algae-derived calcium in organic drinks after judges classed the algae as a mineral and its addition would be at odds with the product’s organic label.
An analysis of 115 plant-based milk sold in Australia showed that the category is lacking in several micronutrients, including vitamin A, B12, calcium, and protein when compared to cow’s milk.
A report notes the ‘umpteen benefits associated with powdered eggshell membrane’ and identifies it as a growth area in the food and beverage sector, where its potential uses span bakery and prepared food categories.
Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess
levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark
that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate.
Marigot is introducing a new version of its Aquamin ingredient,
intended to facilitate calcium fortification in the burgeoning
beverage market without impairing taste or colour.
A combination of calcium plus vitamin D during weight loss in
overweight and obese women could improve blood cholesterol levels,
says new research from Canada.
Gadot Biochemical Industries has developed a new calcium citrate
compound that could help formulators overcome fortification issues
with soy milk, fluid milk, smoothie, infant formula, and other milk
replacement products.
Researchers from Florida State, armed with cutting-edge technology,
are undertaking the largest and longest clinical trial to study the
effects of calcium in postmenopausal women.
A review of 19 studies has concluded that kids do not benefit from
calcium supplements and fortified foods, despite many not meeting
recommended daily intakes of the mineral.
Calcium supplements may not increase the bone mineral density in
young women after a certain threshold level of intake has been
achieved, according to a new study from Creighton University.
The supplement industry generally deals with calcium in terms of
lack- explaining to consumers the health benefits of increasing
their intake of the mineral. However, a new book suggests
calcification - deposists of calcium in parts...
A US cancer prevention expert says that if government required
calcium and vitamin D to be added to foods, it could achieve a 20
per cent reduction in colon cancer deaths and osteoporosis-related
fractures.
The dairy industry has been eagerly promoting trials showing that
the calcium in milk products can prevent obesity but, writes
Dominique Patton, several gaps in the evidence mean that
dietary guidelines based on this effect are a...
Calcium supplements do not appear to cut lead levels in children
with moderate lead poisoning, finds a new study published in this
month's Pediatrics journal.
Calcium and vitamin D work in tandem, not separately, to reduce the
risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study reported in
today's issue of Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
US researchers are investigating whether calcium intake, previously
linked to lower weight in girls, could help prevent women from
gaining too much weight when pregnant. They hope to better
understand the link between the mineral...
Baked, creamed, hashed, fried or sauteed - however it comes, the
humble potato is up there in the number one glory spot as America's
favourite vegetable. But this all time fave is a vulnerable sort,
with tuber defects a regular...
Calcium has long been known to be essential for improving bone
density, but new research claims that calcium intake can also lead
to a reduction in phosphorous levels, in turn increasing bone loss.
There are many ways for consumers to increase their intake of
calcium, a mineral known to help strengthen bone structure and aid
weight loss. But a recent analysis shows that milk, a natural
source of calcium, remains the most cost-effective...
Calcium has long been recognised as a major factor in bone health
and the fight against osteoporosis. But now researchers at
Creighton University in the US suggest that a calcium - phosphorous
combination could be even more beneficial.
A scientist from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the US
Department of Agriculture's scientific research agency, identified
a mutant plant that could provide more calcium to daily meals.
A vitamin D supplement plus calcium may be a more effective way for
older women to lower their blood pressure than taking calcium
alone, German researchers...
A variety of calcium supplements exist that help meet our daily
requirementsof calcium but which kind is the best? The Chicago
Tribune reported this...
