May 10th 2024
The blend of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and long-chain monounsaturated fatty acids combines the heart and brain health benefits of omegas-3s with the skin and metabolic health benefits of omegas 9 and 11.
May 6th 2024
Probiotic supplementation was associated with the reduction of conjugated bile acids, cholesterol levels, and the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
April 19th 2024
At-home testing and wearable tech will put supplements to the test as consumers measure and track their cardiovascular, liver, and blood sugar health.
March 25th 2024
TriNutra has announced structure-function health claims granted by Health Canada for its proprietary black seed oil when taken as an oral supplement.
March 15th 2024
The company states that the oil delivers 60% DHA.
CRN Counters Two Recent Studies Questioning Calcium Safety
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has responded to two February-published research studies questioning the safety of supplemental calcium nutrition.
Del Monte Gets Exclusive Right to Reducol Phytosterols for Heart Health in Philippines, India
In 2009, Del Monte launched a pineapple juice featuring Reducol, marketed for heart health.
Slow-Release Niacin Proves Bioavailable, Beneficial for Lipids
Lonza's Niamax is a wax-matrix, extended-release niacin.
Healthier Milk from Flax-Fed Cows?
Feeding flax to cows improves the health and functional properties of resulting dairy products.
Life Extension’s New Heart Health Product
"Cardio Peak" features hawthorn extract and arjuna bark extract.
More Bioavailable Policosanol for Cholesterol Now Patented
BioActives’ policosanol, which is marketed under the company’s MicroActive brand name, comes from sugarcane wax.
Flax Oil for Inflammation
Plant omega-3s shouldn't be left out of the anti-inflammation story.
Black Tea’s Blood Pressure Effect May Take Time
Blood pressure support may require months of drinking black tea.
Plant Sterol, Stanol Extraction Technology Gets U.S. Patent
The firm produces its propriety ingredient Reducol, a blend of plant sterols and plant stanols.
DSM Acquires Swedish Oat Fiber
Swedish Oat Fiber is a leading producer of oat ingredients rich in beta-glucans.
BASF Extends Offer Period for Omega-3 Firm Pronova to Jan 18
Pronova BioPharma owns the patent to omega-3 cardiovascular drug Lovaza.
Best of 2012 Ingredient Supplier: Decas Botanical Synergies
The cranberry expert is unlocking a new ingredient market category: metabolic syndrome.
Best of 2012 Retail Product/Brand: Mars Incorporated
The company’s newly published method for analyzing flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa-based products may soon benefit the natural product industry, as well as consumers.
Flax Improves Ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3
A rare study on Chinese subjects yields interesting results.
Flax Lowers Blood Pressure
Research on a vulnerable population shows serious cardio benefits with flaxseed.
JAMA Study Finds No Heart Benefit with Multivitamins
No clear cardio benefits were observed in a trial on nearly 15,000 male physicians taking multivitamin or placebo.
How Does CoQ10 Interact with Doxorubicin?
A cellular study suggests that CoQ10 can be cardioprotective without getting in the way of cancer treatment.
Bilberry Adulteration Subject of ABC Report
The market for bilberry extract is reportedly "rife with economic adulteration."
ProAlgaZyme Supplement Benefits Cholesterol in Hamsters
The algae supplement was linked to significant increases in HDL cholesterol.
SourceOne Premiers Patented Heart-Health Formulas
Cholesstrinol HP and HPe are improvements upon the company's Cholesstrinol heart health formula.
Carotech Answers Tocotrienol Absorption Questions
Company research is backing up Carotech tocotrienols for vitamin E absorption.
SupplySide West Sneak Peek: Grape Seed Extract for Cardiovascular Health
Polyphenolics will present exciting news about grape seed extract’s emerging role in managing health issues.
Lycopene Exhibits Heart Benefit in Men
Finnish researchers looked at stroke risk and blood levels of tomato nutrients in a Finnish population.
Elderly Customers: Food, Supplement Marketing Opportunities
Elderly customers should be a prime target for food and supplement marketing.
Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Diets
Can anti-inflammatory food ingredients reduce inflammation?
Aloe Vera’s Ingestible Health Benefits
Aloe vera’s ingestible health benefits are gaining marketing traction.
Probiotic Dietary Supplements: New Research on Metabolic Syndrome and More
Probiotic research on metabolic syndrome, digestive health, and immune health.
Study: Cranberry Juice Lowers Blood Pressure
Results of an eight-week study.
ChromaDex Pterostilbene Lowers Blood Pressure in First Human Clinical Trial
The results were presented yesterday at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions.
AIDP Gets Magnesium Patent for Metabolic Disorders
Typical metabolic disorders include, but are not limited to, obesity and diabetes.