Heart Health

Plant breeders at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed an oat variety that features more beta glucans than common oats.

Kyowa Hakko USA (New York City) spoke about its Pantesin ingredient, an active form of vitamin B5 that helps the body metabolize fatty acids and triglycerides.

The company will present results of a three-year study on its MenaQ7 vitamin K2 at VitaFoods in Geneva.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is a collaboration between Ohio State University and the Government of Malaysia.

Compared to placebo, cocoa and soy supplementation improved insulin and cholesterol markers in type 2 diabetic women.

A clinical trial on subjects with poor heart health has found that consuming the juice of blood oranges may improve blood circulation and reduce the body’s inflammation.

Researchers in Greece found improvements in arterial health of smokers who consumed daily omega-3s.

According to Omthera, the top-line results from EVOLVE show a “highly statistically significant” reduction of triglycerides in all Epanova dose groups.

Unilever has offered up its Flora dairy brands to Leche Pascual.

Thai researchers assigned 121 patients undergoing heart bypass surgery to placebo or curcuminoids.

Omega-3 drinks, anyone?

The product touts a cholesterol claim.

Iranian researchers assigned type 2 diabetics to broccoli sprout powder or placebo.

Researchers of a new meta-analysis published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine stated that “evidence remains inconclusive” of a positive effect.

Frutarom’s (Haifa, Israel) Benolea olive leaf ingredient is the star of Life Extension’s new Olive Leaf Vascular Support supplement.

The company will host two education seminars on nutrigenomics this May.

The company has petitioned FDA for a qualified health claim for whole grains and certain food products containing whole grains.

The aged black garlic ingredient will complement Nature*4*Science’s existing line of allicin-standardized garlic extracts.

Researchers are interested in potential links to blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart disease risk factors.

The agency said current rules for phytosterol-fortified products remain effective until publication of a final rule.

A 94-person intervention trial finds protein intake reduces blood pressure over a maltodextrin supplement.

The patent (No. 8,075,929) covers the process by which the ingredient is produced.

Currently, products on the market have used Fruitflow in its syrup form.

Analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says U.S. trans fat intake dropped 58% between 2000 and 2009.

A year's worth of research on today's leading heart health ingredients.