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HSIS produces a regular newsletter which aims to keep journalists up to date with news and research projects.
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Past issues of the HSIS E-bulletin are available to download. Click on any of the titles in the list below to view that E-bulletin in full.
Date |
E-bulletin |
| Sept 2011 | Omega-3 essential fatty acids: the benefits This e-bulletin, by Dr Carrie Ruxton, takes a look at Omega-3 fatty acids; investigating what they are, how we obtain them from the diet, and what exactly they do in our bodies from infancy through to our golden years. |
| April 2010 | Summer vitamins and minerals essentials The nutrient must have's required to stay healthy throughout the summer, by HSIS advisor, Dr Carrie Ruxton |
| Jun 2009 | Vitamin E The role of vitamin E in maintaining health. |
| Feb 2009 | Food supplements and arthritis A report by the Arthritis and Research Campaign (ARC) has evaluated a number of complementary medicines, including food supplements, for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. HSIS evaluates the findings. |
| Nov 2009 | Antioxidants E-bulletin looking at why antioxidants are essential for health, including vitamins A, C and E. |
| Apr 2008 | Cochrane review of antioxidant supplements in prevention of mortality Pamela Mason (nutritionist and spokesperson for HSIS) discusses the findings of this review. |
| Mar 2008 | Folic acid: HSIS reaffirms the need for this nutrient Pamela Mason explains what exactly folic acid is and the role it play in our bodies. |
| Feb 2008 | HSIS summary of the arguments against capping the content of folic acid in food supplements at 200 micrograms per daily dose The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed a maximum daily dose (MDD) of 200mcg folic acid from supplements based on the UK Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) for the general population except for women of childbearing age. Supplements aimed at women of childbearing age (19-49 years) are proposed to have MDD of 400 mcg. |
| Nov 2007 | Vitamin D: HSIS reaffirms the need for this nutrient Dr Ann Walker puts the spotlight on vitamin D, including when supplementation can make a difference and who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency. |
| Oct 2007 | Omega-3: evidence reviewed Fish oils are being upheld in the media as protective agents against a wide range of diseases with benefits ranging across all our body systems. Scientific evidence is driving this promotion - but how valid is it? Dr Ann Walker reviews the evidence. |
| Jul 2007 | Vitamin C: A daily health essential Information on Vitamin C, including its antioxidant role, efficacy and where it comes from. |
May 2007 |
Trials of vitamin supplements for the prevention of chronic disease Pamela Mason looks at the role of vitamin supplementation in preventing chronic disease, such as cardivascular disease and cancer. |
