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General Micronutrient Information
A focus on the role of 13 vitamins in human health.
Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center
A source for scientifically accurate information regarding the roles of vitamins, minerals, other nutrients, dietary phytochemicals (plant chemicals that may affect health), and some foods and beverages in preventing disease and promoting health.
National Institute of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements
A list of fact sheets about a wide range of dietary supplements.
In-depth coverage of recent nutrition research, including expert opinions from top names in nutrition.
Cutting-edge nutrition articles about essential fats and omega-3 fatty acids. Includes summaries of the latest research articles.
In 2012, the vitamins celebrate their 100th birthday! Join the party at this microsite, containing information about how the vitamins help the world meet nutritional needs.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Science-based food and nutrition information for consumers and nutrition professionals.
International Food Information Council
Food safety, nutrition, and healthful eating information to help consumers make good and safe food choices.
The American Society for Nutrition
A non-profit organization supporting nutrition researchers, clinical nutritionists and industry.
An international society dedicated to promoting human and animal nutrition research.
Dietary recommendations
World Health Organization nutritional requirement resources
Publications on nutritional requirements and food-based dietary guidelines from the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization.
US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes
Information about North American nutrient intake recommendations based on the Institute of Medicine.
European Food Safety Authority Dietary Reference Values and Dietary Guidelines
EU framework for scientific advice on nutrient intakes.
Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values
A set of recommendations for nutritional intake based on currently available scientific knowledge.
23/05/2013
World Vision and DSM Announce Partnership to Save Lives
The first thousand days, counting from the start of pregnancy to a child’s second birthday are critical. Their tiny bodies undergo tremendous change. Proper nutrition is essential for organs to grow and mature. Sparkling little eyes require vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, and long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids to see. Immune cells needs zinc and iron to protect the body. Bones and teeth require vitamin D and calcium. Without adequate nutrition, irreversible damage – stunting – of both the child’s mental and physical development will occur.The partnership, signed today at New Partnerships for Nutrition along with the 66th World Health Assembly in Geneva, is a step forward to help the most vulnerable receive needed nutrition. Read more
22/05/2013
What Is It About Tomatoes That Makes Them Good for the Heart?
Another name for the tomato is “love apple.” Maybe because they taste delicious, maybe because they can look like a perfect red heart when cut through the middle, and maybe because they have been associated with heart health. In the British Journal of Nutrition, Jacques and co-workers looked at consumption of lycopene, the carotenoid supplied predominantly by tomatoes in the diet, and its relationship with cardiovascular disease. Read more
21/05/2013
Using Nutrition to Enhance Quality of Life: Balancing Long Chain Fatty Acids
Yesterday’s TalkingNutrition.dsm.com blog emphasized the importance of balancing omega-3 and omega-6 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) intakes with respect to seasonal allergies. We could have simply cited the review by GD Lawrence in Advances in Nutrition.In a masterful understatement, Dr Lawrence concludes “Saturated fats are benign with regard to inflammatory effects, as are the MUFAs.” [For the record, MUFAs refers to mono-unsaturated fatty acids]. He also emphasizes the importance of fatty acid balance. To paraphrase Dr Lawrence, it is especially important to have adequate long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid intakes when the diet is rich, one could even say saturated, with saturated fats. Read more
21/05/2013
Ethnic Differences in B Vitamin Intake and Value of Food Fortification
Cereal grains are an important source of nutrients. They can be good sources of B vitamins and dietary fiber when consumed as whole grains with bran (external fibrous layer), endosperm (rich in antioxidants and vitamins), and the starchy core (endosperm). However, the practice of ‘polishing grains’ removes the bran and endosperm. This makes flour whiter and less likely to go rancid. Valuable attributes when people bought flour in bulk and cooked with flour at home, especially before refrigeration. However, the cost of increased shelf life was decreased nutrition. The consequences led to the discovery of the B vitamins and a history of enrichment and fortification.Sharma and colleagues used a quantitative food frequency survey to analyze grain choices by ethnicity. Read more
20/05/2013
GBC Health Summit 2013: Improving Nutrition with Entrepreneurial Social Business Models
The GBC Health Conference 2013 continues today at The Roosevelt Hotel. The meeting convenes business and allied leaders to inspire them to engage in meeting the 2015 Millennium Development Goals and solve our global health challenges.At 11:35am, DSM will participate in a session, along with Moderator Albert Tseng (Business Call to Action), Bill Drayton (Ashoka), Anuj Pasrija (Novartis), Erika Tatad (Hapinoy), entitled “When Top Meets Bottom: Social Business Models for Health”. This is an extraordinary panel highlighting innovative experiences to improve health by activating and/or enabling smaller social enterprises.Michael McBurney (@MIMcBurney) from DSM Nutritional Products (@DSMNutrition) will share the story of KeBAL. Read more
17/05/2013
Improving Health by Adding to, not Subtracting from, our Diet
With aging, often comes weight gain. Typically, 10 pounds every decade. Weight gain is a predictor of inactivity. Obesity-related conditions include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. However, there are positive steps, outside of walking more, that we can take to manage our health. As Prevention Magazine (@PreventionMag) tweeted “Most think about healthy eating in terms of subtracting and dividing, but sometimes, adding is more effective”. What is an exampleBelobrajdic and Bird report that diets rich in wholegrain components (dietary fiber, antioxidant phytochemicals and vitamins) are associated with a 20-30% reduction in risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Research, especially in animals, suggests that regularly eating a diet rich in dietary fiber stimulates the proliferation of microorganisms in the gut. Read more
16/05/2013
Seasonal Allergies and Omega-3: Omega-3 Long-chain Fatty Acid Intakes
With spring come pollen and seasonal allergies. WebMD says that almost one out of every 4 struggle with allergies. If you live in the United States, today’s local and national allergy forecast will help set expectations as you head outdoors. Our immune system protects us. And our immune system is also the cause of allergies. It produces immunoglobin E antibodies (IgE) that bind to mast cells, causing an allergic reaction as they release histamine and heparin. Van den Elsen and colleagues examined the effect of omega-6 vs omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) on human mast cell responses Read more
14/05/2013
