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[Extra! Extra!] Study Shows Prenatal Vitamins May Reduce Risk of Infant Death
In a new study, lead researcher Dongqing Wang, an assistant professor of Global and Community Health at George Mason College of Public Health (Virginia), identifies prenatal supplements that reduce health risks to small and vulnerable babies. Wang and his team found that compared to folic acid and iron alone, a multiple micronutrient supplement led to ...
Positive Energy
Energy products are reaching a broader audience, and safety is a priority. If you would like to know who is buying energy-enhancing supplements and products today, there is no one group to target. “The market for energy-enhancing products is diverse and includes various demographics and lifestyles,” said Alexis Collins, director of product & brand strategy, ...
CRN Shares Insights for National Birth Defects Awareness Month
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is sharing scientific and economic data demonstrating the value of choline supplementation for early childhood development among the proactive measures women can take to support the development of a healthy baby. January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month as recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The ...
FDA Approves Folic Acid to be Added to Masa Flour
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 ...
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