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Vevey, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Swiss food giant Nestlé has identified the nutritional deficits of older people as a potential source of concern, and proposes a newly developed food supplement to combat the problem. The company will roll out Resource® SeniorActiv in Switzerland in the summer of 2010 and follow it up later in other European countries.
Some older people have serious protein and vitamin deficiencies that can lead to weight loss and fatigue, which reduce their independence. The new product is designed to combat these deficiencies by supplementing older adults’ intake of calcium, vitamin D and protein. Nestlé has also developed a new nutritional assessment form to help determine the nutritional requirements of the elderly.
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - Food supplements with the label Hydroxycut, Lovate and Muscle Tech, sold online, can cause serious liver problems and should be avoided, the federal government says. The warning comes on the heels of similar notices in Finland and the US. Swiss customs officials say the products have made it into the country. If symptoms appear, the product should be stopped immediately. Symptoms of liver problems can include: loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, clear urine and jaundice.
