Heart Health

The company says that many scientists now support the notion that controlling the oxidation of LDL cholesterol is essential for maintaining arterial health.

Researchers at the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute are bolstering the research behind vitamin D and improved heart health and blood pressure.

A research group based in Italy has found that krill oil may be more efficient in activating fat metabolism than fish oil.

If you manufacture a product with phytosterols, beware. A series of recent regulatory developments is giving the health claim a face lift.

In the heart-health category, activity surrounding phytosterols-including health-claims regulations and new product launches-has been high.

Modern research on vitamin E tocotrienols.

Martek Biosciences has launched its first-ever algae-derived EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) omega-3 to complement its preexisting DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 offering, life’sDHA.

The ingredient complex is intended for cardiovascular, neurological, and other health benefits.

Following the success of its vitamin K2 ingredient in Europe, Frutarom USA (North Bergen, NJ) has decided to supply its K2 ingredient, uniK2, for U.S. functional foods and supplements.

Bioarmor Labs Inc. is making a name for its Heartshield cardiovascular supplements with celebrity support from food author and television personality Charles Mattocks.

Jeremy Moore, the company’s global business director, will discuss Artinia’s scientific evidence with a panel of experts.

SaviSeeds are a new product being marketed as a natural nut alternative high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Corazonas, the U.S. producer of snack foods containing phytosterols for heart health, has switched sterols suppliers.

SourceOne Global Partners (Chicago) is partnering with consumer marketing figure John Shanahan to market a patented line of heart health dietary supplements.

Chitin-glucan fiber ingredient Artinia, targeting cardiovascular support, has been self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

Researchers at several universities across the United States analyzed data from food frequency questionnaires of 2217 subjects involved in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Family Heart Study.

Stratum Nutrition (St. Louis), a Novus International Inc. business, has been recognized with Nutrition Business Journal’s Business Achievement Award in the Investment in the Future category.

Danish researchers believe milk's combo of high fat and high calcium could make all the difference.

Green and black teas are often recognized for their healthful benefits-but can either reduce one’s risk of heart disease?

While soy typically takes up cholesterol research in the legume family, researchers at Tulane University and Arizona State University devised a meta-analysis evaluating non-soy legume consumption and any effect those foods may have had blood lipids.

While elevated cholesterol continues to hog the headlines as a presumed cause of heart disease, triglycerides are also increasingly being recognized as a potential troublemaker.

While a wealth of scientific evidence demonstrates the beneficial role of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for general wellness and multiple health conditions, the strongest evidence by far is in the area of cardiovascular health.

Finnish researchers trialed 68 subjects on fortified or non-fortified rye bread for four weeks.

Novus Nutrition Brands LLC (St. Louis), a subsidiary of Novus International Inc., has agreed to lease a dedicated R&D lab space for its Stratum Nutrition and Arenus divisions.

Japanese researchers target a tomato compound that appears to regulates lipids.