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EFSA establishes new safe level for iron intake
In a report published on June 12,ย EFSA’s Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA)โย concluded concluded that there isย not enough evidence to establish a TUI for ironโa maximum intake level that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without adverse health effects. Instead, it has agreed on aย ‘safe level’, which is the maximum amount…
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SunActive studies impact of emulsified microsomal iron in pregnancy
This is an important area of study, since iron deficiency is a significant global health problem, especially for pregnant women. New approaches are needed because traditional iron treatments can come with many negative side effects. After the intervention, the researchers found that subjectsโ serum ferritin levels [which are directly related to the amount of iron…
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Endometriosis awareness month: Industry aims to bridge nutrition gap
A webinar broadcast earlier this week by The Endometriosis Foundation explored the nutrition needs of those with the condition.ย Sophie Medlin, dietitian and chair for the British Dietetic Association for London, discussed the lack of awareness when it comes to endometriosis, which has led to misinformation and uncertainty when it comes to nutrition.ย โWomen are…
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Higher second trimester iron and vitamin D levels minimize depression symptoms later in pregnancy
Canadian researchers studied the effects of the vitamins on pregnant women as part of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON)ย cohort study.ย The goal was to examine if nutrient status in pregnancy and postpartum is related to maternal mental health. The aim of the sub-study was to explore the individual and combined associations of maternal iron…