We've scoured the scientific literature to bring you these sound bites of nutritional interest from a selection of recent journal titles.

Low glycaemic index and glycaemic load are protective from chronic disease: The risk of some chronic diseases may be reduced with a low GI or GL diet according to the results of a recent meta analysis of 37 prospective cohort studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. .. read full article on glycaemic index study

The importance of vitamin D for diabetes and CVD - Vitamin D deficiency, increasingly prevalent due to inadequate exposure to the sun and low dietary intakes, has been associated with incidences of type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent research has added further weight to this observation......read full article on vitamin D study

Soya as an effective alternative to hormone replacement therapy for some women - According to some recent research, soya isoflavone extract capsules may act as an effective substitute for hormone therapy as a treatment for some menopausal symptoms ...read full article on soya and menopause study