May 6th 2024
Probiotic supplementation was associated with the reduction of conjugated bile acids, cholesterol levels, and the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
7 Sports Drinks Trends to Watch in 2018
March 19th 2018The sports drinks market is continuing to diversify, with consumers driving demand for healthier sports drinks products. This demand for healthy drinks-coupled with growing niches that have very specific functional needs-is likely to open up new opportunities for brands that fine-tune their formulations and marketing in response.
DHA Fish Oil Concentrate May Support Immune Function in New Study
February 12th 2018Results from the pilot study showed that the high-DHA concentrate may indeed modulate human B-cell activity in middle-aged obese adults, but the study’s authors stressed the need for further testing in a larger cohort.
Industry Associations Respond to Meta-Analysis of Omega-3 and Heart Disease Research
February 5th 2018GOED issued a statement to its members affirming several points, including that the meta-analysis, which showed that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation had no significant associations with CHD death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, any coronary heart disease events, or major vascular events, adds little to the current body of evidence surrounding omega-3s and cardiovascular risk factors.
Vitamin K2 May Help Inhibit Vascular Calcification, Scientific Review Suggests
January 9th 2018Researchers noted that while surgical and trans catheter aortic valve replacements can treat severe symptomatic calcific aortic valve stenosis cases, not all patients are good candidates for the procedures.
International Trade Commission Dismisses Amarin Complaint
October 31st 2017In its response, the ITC stated that “Amarin’s complaint does not allege an unfair method of competition or an unfair act cognizable under 19 U.S.C. § 1337(a)(1)(A), as required by the statute and the Commission’s rules.”
Krill-Derived Ingredients May Reduce Atherosclerosis in Animal Study
October 20th 2017The study is the latest product of a long-term collaboration that Rimfrost established with the University of Bergen for the purpose of learning more about the biological effects and mechanisms of action of proteins and lipids derived from Antarctic krill.
New Full-Spectrum Vitamin K2 at SupplySide West 2017 Is a “Game Changer,” Says NattoPharma
September 29th 2017NattoPharma (Oslo, Norway) unveiled its latest vitamin K2 innovation yet at this year’s SupplySide West trade show: the industry’s first and only full-spectrum vitamin K2 ingredient that comprehensively provides menaquinones (MK) 6, 7, 8, and 9, all vital to heart health.
Omega-3 EPA and DHA Supplementation Reduces Risk of Cardiac Death in New Meta-Analysis
August 23rd 2017The meta-analysis, comprising 14 randomized, controlled trials featuring 71,899 subjects, found that omega-3s EPA and DHA supplementation may reduce the risk of cardiac death by 8%, and that benefits may be even greater for subjects with elevated triglycerides or LDL cholesterol.