Heart Health

Frutarom Health’s CitrOlive is designed to support overall cardiovascular function and defend against hardening of the arteries.

Can natural supplements be as effective as drugs-or at least complementary?

OmniActive’s CurcuWin curcumin extract was found to produce a dose-mediated improvement in flow-mediated dilation.

The latest crop of omega-3 research nets positive data for depression, eye health, children’s health, and more.

A particularly strong association between vitamin K2 and peripheral arterial disease was found in patients with diabetes or hypertension.

A new meta-analysis published by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality finds evidence that omega-3 consumption lowers triglycerides and raises HDL cholesterol, but its findings on other cardiovascular health markers are less strong.

From cat scans to particle structure, ingredient suppliers are using advanced methods to help food formulators cut sodium.

Preclinical study results suggest Nitrosigine bonded arginine silicate complex significantly increases blood serum levels of arginine and silicon compared to equivalent doses of Nitrosigine’s components individually.

Powerful new evidence for antioxidants in heart and brain 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FDA’s new draft guidance seeks to reduce daily sodium intake to 2300 mg per person over the course of 10 years.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.