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.
Vitamin D Benefits Heart Health in Cohort Study
November 28th 2011Compared to patients with normal vitamin D levels, patients with vitamin D deficiency were considered more than twice as likely to have diabetes, 29% more likely to have cardiomyopathy, and 40% more likely to have high blood pressure.
Study: Vitamin B5 Ingredient Lowers LDL Cholesterol
November 1st 2011Pantesin, a highly absorbable vitamin B5 (pantethine) from Kyowa Hakko (New York City), may significantly lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in humans, according to research published in the journal Nutrition Research.
CRN Sends FDA More Comments on Revised Phytosterol Rule
October 31st 2011Moreover, the association argues, FDA’s proposed enforcement deadline of February 21, 2012, is “untenable” for supplement marketers, many of whom CRN contends would find it difficult to replace or reformulate current products in time.
Health Departments, Associations Launch Campaign against Sugary Beverages
September 1st 2011A coalition of over 100 U.S. health departments and associations is uniting on a campaign to reduce consumption of sugary beverages, including sodas, fruit juices with little to no juice, and sweetened iced teas.