Why Your Baby's Vitamin D Test Results Might Change
Doctors use blood tests to check if babies have enough vitamin D, which is important for bone health. A Japanese hospital switched to a new testing method in …
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A Better Way to Measure Water in Plants
Scientists found a safer, cleaner way to measure how much water is trapped inside plant materials. Instead of using harmful chemicals like toluene, they …
Read MoreNew Ways to Test Phosphorus in Fertilizers Faster and Better
Scientists tested two different methods to measure phosphorus in fertilizers more quickly and accurately. Phosphorus is an important nutrient that helps plants …
Read MoreNew Way to Measure Carnitine in Baby Formula and Supplements
Scientists developed a new laboratory method to accurately measure two types of carnitine—L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine—in foods like baby formula and …
Read MoreNew Way to Measure Vitamin A Levels in Your Body
Scientists have developed a better method to measure how much vitamin A your body actually stores. Unlike regular blood tests that don't always show the real …
Read MoreHow Scientists Test Selenium in Vitamins More Accurately
Scientists tested three different ways to prepare dietary supplements so they could measure selenium content accurately. Selenium is an important mineral found …
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