Vitamins and minerals are nutrients that we only need in small amounts, yet are vital to keep our body functioning properly. We should be able to get most of our needs through a balanced diet.
Recent media headlines claim that three servings of fruit and veg is enough to live longer. Should we forget about current recommendations for five portions a day?
The 2nd International Vitamin Conference brought together scientists and regulators in sharing new knowledge on vitamins. The Conference took place between the 23rd and the 25th of May 2012 in Copenhagen...
At the 1992 World Health Assembly, European nations came together to endorse the elimination of iodine deficiency disease. Then in 2002 the United Nations pushed for eradication of...
Vitamin D has recently been hitting the headlines in Europe, highlighting the need for action to ensure that Europeans have enough vitamin D. But how should this be obtained? Is diet and sunshine enough, or do we need a bit of extra help?
Sub-optimal vitamin D levels are highly prevalent among European adolescents, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
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