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.
Omega-3s May Help Smoker’s Heart Health
Researchers in Greece found improvements in arterial health of smokers who consumed daily omega-3s.
Omega-3 Drug Epanova Reports Positive Results from EVOLVE Phase III Study
According to Omthera, the top-line results from EVOLVE show a “highly statistically significant” reduction of triglycerides in all Epanova dose groups.
Unilever Shares Heart Health Formulas with Spanish Dairy Producer
Unilever has offered up its Flora dairy brands to Leche Pascual.
Turmeric May Protect Heart after CABG Surgery
Thai researchers assigned 121 patients undergoing heart bypass surgery to placebo or curcuminoids.
Ongoing Opportunities for Omega-3
Omega-3 drinks, anyone?
PromOat Oat Beta-Glucan Sees First U.S. Launch in Fruit Smoothies
The product touts a cholesterol claim.
Broccoli Sprout Shows Cholesterol Management Potential
Iranian researchers assigned type 2 diabetics to broccoli sprout powder or placebo.
Omega-3, Cardio Meta-Analysis “Cherry-Picked” Studies, Groups Say
Researchers of a new meta-analysis published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine stated that “evidence remains inconclusive” of a positive effect.
Olive Leaf Supports Healthy Blood Pressure
Frutarom’s (Haifa, Israel) Benolea olive leaf ingredient is the star of Life Extension’s new Olive Leaf Vascular Support supplement.
Metagenics to Host Author Mark Hyman in Diabetes, Nutrigenomics Seminars
The company will host two education seminars on nutrigenomics this May.
ConAgra Seeks Whole Grain, Type II Diabetes Health Claim
The company has petitioned FDA for a qualified health claim for whole grains and certain food products containing whole grains.
Nature*4*Science Unveils its Black Garlic Extract
The aged black garlic ingredient will complement Nature*4*Science’s existing line of allicin-standardized garlic extracts.
Chocolate and Cocoa Benefit from Heart Health Meta-Analysis
Researchers are interested in potential links to blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart disease risk factors.
FDA Extends Enforcement Discretion Period for Phytosterol Claims
The agency said current rules for phytosterol-fortified products remain effective until publication of a final rule.
Protein Shows Blood Pressure Lowering Potential
A 94-person intervention trial finds protein intake reduces blood pressure over a maltodextrin supplement.
MegaNatural-BP Grape Seed Extract Gets Fourth U.S. Patent
The patent (No. 8,075,929) covers the process by which the ingredient is produced.
Circulatory-Health Ingredient Fruitflow Exploring Powder Format for Dietary Supplements
Currently, products on the market have used Fruitflow in its syrup form.
Big Drop in U.S Trans Fats Consumption, Says CDC
Analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says U.S. trans fat intake dropped 58% between 2000 and 2009.
Ingredients for Cardiovascular Health
A year's worth of research on today's leading heart health ingredients.
Garlic Meta-Analysis Supports Heart Benefit
Researchers from Shandong University looked at 26 studies on human subjects and garlic (Allium sativum) consumption.
GoodBelly Study: Probiotics May Even Benefit Heart Health
When rats consumed GoodBelly, their leptin levels decreased, as did their severity of heart attacks.
Drinking Black Tea May Lower Blood Pressure
Results of a six-month intervention trial on 95 adult tea drinkers.
Cargill Wins EU Health Claim for Barley Beta-Glucan and Cholesterol Reduction
Derived from whole grain barley, Barliv is low in viscosity and invisible when added to foods and beverages.
Krill Oil Lessens Heart Attacks in Rat Study
Rats that supplemented with Superba krill oil before an induced heart attack experienced showed signs of improved cardiovascular recovery.
pTeroPure Products Hit DrugStore.com
Chromadex reports it has pterostilbene products in GNC, Walgreens, and DrugStore.com.
Cholesterol Study Pits Soy versus Milk
In a crossover study, soy outperforms milk and complex carbs for cholesterol management.
Enzymotec Gains New Patent for Omega-Sterols
Manufactured by Enzymotec (Migdal HaEmek, Israel), the ingredient is clinically proven to provide cardiovascular benefits.
New Zealand Company on Track to Market Algal EPA
Photonz has successfully produced about 20 tons of algal omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid.
EFSA Provides Guidance on Antioxidant, Cardio Health Claims
For cardiovascular health claims, EFSA’s NDA Panel seemed to embrace most of the generally accepted biomarkers. For antioxidant claims, EFSA stressed that physiological effects should be demonstrated in vivo.
Harvard Researchers Publish First Meta-Analysis on DHA, Cholesterol
A meta-analysis on DHA and cholesterol shows that consuming DHA-rich algae oil supplements may provide cardio support rivaling that from fish oil.