Heart Health

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.

Privately held specialty pharmaceuticals firm Omthera Pharmaceuticals (Bedminster, NJ) has announced the results of tests it performed comparing its Epanova omega-3 fatty acid drug for high triglycerides to leading omega-3 drug Lovaza. The company says results show that Epanova was significantly more bioavailable than Lovaza.

Vitamin K specialist Natto Pharma (Lysaker, Norway) announced on Wednesday that the company has successfully defended two EU patents for vitamin K1 and K2 in heart health. The first patent claims vitamin K's use for decalcification of blood vessels and the second claims its use in preventing age-related stiffening of arteries, the company reported.

Oat beta-glucan producer CreaNutrition AG announced the news.

The companies are pledging to cut 25% of sodium from food products.

With much attention today on sodium reduction and hypertension, a fact often overlooked is that sodium is only one piece of the hypertension puzzle. Other nutrients can come into play. Potassium, for instance, which plays a role in water balance and blood flow, can blunt the effects of sodium on blood pressure.

With new Novel Foods approval in Canada, phytosterols are ready to eat up market share.

Nestlé, PepsiCo Invest in Nutrition Research

DSM Nutritional Products’ (Parsippany, NJ) Fruitflow ingredient was awarded best heart-health innovation at Health Ingredients Europe in November.

Polyphenolics’ (Madera, CA) has patented its MegaNatural-BP grape seed extract, clinically shown to offer benefits to blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.

Phytosterols are one of the few winners in EFSA's latest round of health claims opinions.

The active ingredient of red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus), monacolin, has been found in inconsistent amounts in 12 dietary supplements, according to a study conducted by ConsumerLab.com (White Plains, NY).

Neptune Technology and Bioressources Inc. (Neptune; Laval, QC), a supplier of krill oil for dietary supplements, has introduced Onemia, a medical food for the pharmaceutical market.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA; Parma, Italy) has issued positive opinions for the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for eye, brain, and heart health.

Dean Foods (Dallas) has announced the launch of two new soy products through its Alpro Plus lines, according to Australian Food News.

With new Novel Foods approval in Canada, phytosterols are ready to eat up market share.