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Scientists found strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acid, folic acid, and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) provided cardiovascular benefits. In addition, Omega-6 fatty acid, L-arginine, L-citrulline, melatonin, magnesium, Vitamin D, zinc, alpha-lipoic acid, catechin, flavanol, curcumin, genistein, and quercetin also showed evidence of reducing cardiovascular risk. A meta-analysis of more than 884 studies finds omega-3, folic acid, and CoQ10 among the micronutrients that reduce cardiovascular risk. Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial. Now a new meta-analysis published in the...

The world’s largest fertilizer company warned supply disruptions could extend into 2023. A bulk of the world’s supply has been taken offline due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. This has sparked soaring prices and shortages of crop nutrients in top growing areas worldwide; an early indication of a global food crisis could be in the beginning innings. Bloomberg reports Canada-based Nutrien Ltd.’s CEO Ken Seitz told investors on Tuesday during a conference call that he expects to increase potash production following supply disruptions in Russia and Ukraine (both major fertilizer suppliers). Seitz expects disruptions “could last well beyond...

Brain health is the second most important component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle according to a 2014 AARP study. As people age they can experience a range of cognitive issues from decreased critical thinking to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers write about eight nutrients that may help keep your brain in good shape.

Excerpts: In accordance with the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Codex Alimentarius scheme for global food control, the NZ Food Bill, if passed, will essentially transfer primary control of food from individuals to corporations under the guise of food safety. And unless massive public outcry and awakened consciences within the NZ government are able to put a stop to it, the bill could become law very soon. According to NZ Food Security, a group working to protect the food freedom of New Zealanders, the bill will turn growing and sharing food into a government-granted privilege rather than a human right. It...

We often think of food additives as complex chemical substances produced by modern society. However, food additives date from ancient times. Early people used salt to preserve meat and fish, herbs and spices to season foods, sugar to preserve fruits, and vinegar to pickle cucumbers. Today American food manufacturers use about 3,000 direct food additives. Some of these additives sound familiar: salt, sugar, yeast and vanilla. Others have complex scientific names that may sound unfamiliar: ascorbic acid, butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA), sodium benzoate, sodium erythorbate and carrageenan. Whether familiar, all food additives are useful and must be approved by the Food...

Organic baby food 'lacking in nutrients' By Nicole Martin (Filed: 02/03/2006) Organic baby food may not be as healthy as parents think, according to research by Which? magazine. Sales of organic food have soared in the past few years, with three in four babies regularly eating products by a host of manufacturers including Heinz and Baby Organix. An increasing number of infants are being fed organic baby foods But some foods that parents believe are best for their children's health are high in sugar and low in essential nutrients, the consumer watchdog found. It also claimed that, despite the introduction...

WASHINGTON, DC, September 6, 2005 (ENS) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved new water quality standards for Maryland, setting in motion an interstate effort to control nutrients by regulating nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from wastewater treatment plants in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. “Maryland’s new water quality standards are a pivotal piece in our multi-state effort to increase nutrient controls across the Chesapeake Bay watershed,” said Benjamin Grumbles, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Water. “Taking actions like these in collaboration with our Bay partners will help to provide the highest levels of protection and restoration for the...