Could 'Hidden Hunger' Be Conquered With A Particle The Size Of A Grain Of Salt?
To pack a healthier punch into staple foods like flour, researchers borrowed technology from the pharmaceutical industry.
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How A Little Science And A Lot Of Shady Advertising Boosted Yeast's Popularity
Nutritional yeast isn't a new health fad — in the 1920s, sales exploded due to the "Yeast for Health" campaign. But bad news about the candida strain affected all yeast, and it's just now rebounding.
As The Planet Warms, We'll Be Having Rice With A Side Of CO2
Scientists found that exposing rice to high levels of carbon dioxide causes it to lose valuable nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins. But some varieties are better at resisting than others.
Women Still Need Folic Acid Supplements To Prevent Birth Defects
Taking folic acid while pregnant reduces the risk of birth defects. But there may not be enough of the vitamin in enriched grain products, a federal advisory panel says.
Skeptics Question The Value Of Hydration Therapy For The Healthy
Some spa-like clinics will inject an expensive mix of water and vitamins into your bloodstream, ostensibly to ward off illness and boost energy. But can't drinking fluids offer the same benefit?
With Winter Here, Many Kids Could Use Vitamin D Supplements
You can get vitamin D through diet alone, but it may not be easy. A significant percentage of young kids are falling short. Blame the weak sun of winter, and sunscreen in summer.
Dietary Supplements Send Thousands To ERs Yearly
More than 23,000 Americans end up in emergency rooms each year after taking dietary supplements, an analysis shows. Most cases are linked to weight-loss products or energy-boosting supplements.
Multivitamins: The Case For Taking One A Day
Multivitamins have gotten a bad rap. But studies suggest these dietary supplements may help plug the nutrition gaps resulting from our less-than-ideal eating habits.
Why Did Vitamins Disappear From Non-GMO Breakfast Cereal?
When GMO-free cereals landed in supermarkets, some vitamins had mysteriously vanished from them. But these vitamins don't necessarily come from genetically altered organisms.
Trouble Swallowing Pills? Try The 'Pop Bottle' Or The 'Lean Forward'
One-third of people have trouble downing pills, and many skip taking medications as a result. A researcher in Germany says that two techniques help. Really? We tested them ourselves to find out.