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Lower blood levels of vitamin D are linked to a greater risk for hip fracture in older women, according to results of a nested, case-controlled study released in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Source: Annals of Internal Medicine: Do Low Vitamin D Levels Increase Risk for Hip Fracture?Related Article: MedPage Today: Vitamin D Concentration Linked to Hip Fracture Risk

It may be money that makes the world go ’round, but it’s oxidation that makes the world run down. The same cascade of reactions that converts shiny metal to rusty junk converts richly flavored and colored foods to rancid and pale-looking, and ravage the human body by causing an array of debilitating diseases and conditions. “Consumers are becoming more and ...

NEW HAMPTON, N.Y.—Balchem Corp. (NASDAQ: BCPC) announced its Food, Pharma and Nutrition segment launched a new Web site to provide information on its food-grade choline product line, Memor-C, for food fortification. The site is available at Memorc.com.Choline occurs naturally in many foods, and was the first ingredient to receive a nutrient content claim under the FDA Modernization Act. FDA has ...

Selenium, a relative newcomer in the world of functional-food ingredients, is a trace mineral found naturally in soil. While it holds a firm position in the supplement arena, it is gaining recognition in the food industry as research in support of its health benefits mounts. Dietary sources of selenium include organ meats, seafood, and unrefined grains and nuts, particularly Brazil ...

Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine” vitamin, was first isolated in 1930 and named calciferol. Today, the two major forms of this fat-soluble vitamin are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), found in plant sources, and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The action of the sun’s ultraviolet rays on the skin forms vitamin D in the body. It is responsible for regulating calcium and ...