Heart Health

Recent research investigates the role of minerals in metabolic health, fertility, and heart health.

FDA’s new draft guidance seeks to reduce daily sodium intake to 2300 mg per person over the course of 10 years.

The new CocoActiv extract contains 300 times more flavanols than regular chocolate, according to Naturex.

An 11-year study found that lower activity of vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic cardiovascular disease.

The new health claim applies to foods containing at least 0.5 grams of EPA and DHA combined.

A new study conducted by Frost & Sullivan explores how widespread daily use of omega-3 supplements among older adults would cut down on hospital events related to cardiovascular disease.

GOED also suggested certain populations should consume higher levels of EPA and DHA per day, such as pregnant and lactating women or people with high blood pressure.

Frutarom’s Portusana purslane extract was found to significantly reduce systolic blood pressure and HbA1c, a marker of blood glucose control, in a new human clinical trial.

What science says about the promising potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols.

Tiredness, stress, and heart disease ranked among some of the top health concern priorities for consumers, according to new research from DuPont Nutrition & Health.

What recent research is teaching us about the health benefits of vitamin supplementation

NattoPharma says the study “further affirms that MenaQ7 is safe and effective as either a supplement or a functional food.”

Researchers concluded that nattokinase is “of low toxicological concern” for oral consumption, based on both animal and human studies.

Researchers also found that soy protein ingredients may reduce concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and atherogenic lipoprotein particles compared to whey protein.

While OmniLean provides weight-loss benefits, OmniActive Health says it is not calling this a weight-management ingredient.

Vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma sponsored a survey in which a significant percentage of respondents were interested in maintaining arterial health.

From bean chips to “bites,” here are some of the latest trends in healthy snacks.

Researchers found Kamut khorasan wheat produced significant improvements to key blood markers in type 2 diabetes patients.

Industry, take note! Dietary supplements of all stripes (herbal, botanical, vitamins, minerals, marine-based, and others) are the subjects of numerous NIH research studies and clinical trials this year.

Researchers have found that 2000 mg/day of curcumin may provide vascular endothelial benefits to adults aged 45–74 years.

As the 2018 deadline nears for U.S. food manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from their products, PHO-replacement ingredients will be at the center of the conversation.

The category is still notable, especially in global markets.

Two healthy beverage newcomers are turning heads-with barley and pickle.

A new meta-analysis suggests consuming tree nuts may lower total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (ApoB), especially in populations with type-2 diabetes.

As part of the agreement, Naturex is licensing the right to utilize a proprietary European Union-approved health claim for this ingredient.