Cyvex launches standardized lingonberry extract
02-Nov-2009 - Cyvex Nutrition is launching a new extract of the Scandinavian fruit lingonberry, which is standardized...
Special edition: Healthy chocolate
Markets: functional chocolate finding its feet
20-Oct-2009 - In the first of a four-part special series, NutraIngredients.com dips its investigative strawberry into the...
Meta-analysis supports safety of soy, red clover
02-Oct-2009 - Phytoestrogens like soy and red clover isoflavones pose no safety issues with regards to heart...
Botanicals fail to cool hot flashes or boost brain function: Study
07-Aug-2009 - Black cohosh and red clover have no effect on hot flashes or cognitive function in...
High-dose, short-term folate may cut blood pressure
28-Jul-2009 - A short-term, high-dose supplementation period with folate may reduce blood pressure, and improve other...
CLA may aid weight loss in diabetic women
10-Jul-2009 - Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may help reduce body fat mass in post-menopausal women with...
Antioxidants plus exercise may boost bones in older women
19-Jun-2009 - A combination of antioxidant supplements and resistance training may protect against bone loss...
Isoflavones are safe and effective, say academics
18-Jun-2009 - Emerging human studies in isoflavones demonstrating the “modest but valuable benefit for menopause...
Danone invests $7m in probiotic research
02-Jun-2009 - Global probiotics leader, Danone, has given $7m to a Canadian research institute towards building the...
Teen soy intake linked to lower breast cancer risk
01-Jun-2009 - High intakes of soy during adolescence may reduce the risk of breast cancer before the...
Kellogg’s launches meal replacement protein shake
29-May-2009 - Kellogg’s has entered the weight management area with its first-ever protein shake under its female-focused...
Review supports vitamin K's fracture reducing power
20-May-2009 - High dose supplements of vitamin K are effective for reducing the risk of fractures in...
Soy and breast cancer – isoflavones don’t affect breast density, says trial
21-Apr-2009 - Soy isoflavones do not increase or decrease the density of breasts, say results of a...
Evidence mounts for soy's menopause benefits
09-Apr-2009 - Soy isoflavones in the aglycone form may reduce cholesterol, improve antioxidative properties of the liver,...
New cranberry player hypes ‘A-linkage’
06-Apr-2009 - Triarco Industries has entered the cranberry extracts market with an offering it says...
Early soy intake may slash breast cancer risk later in life
30-Mar-2009 - High intakes of soy during childhood may reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer later...
Four times current vitamin D doses needed for winter levels: Study
09-Mar-2009 - Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D during winter months requires a daily dose of 20...
B vitamins may prevent female blindness: Study
24-Feb-2009 - A combination of folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the risk...
News in brief
Pregnancy association teams up with Nordic Naturals for omega-3
13-Feb-2009 - The American Pregnancy Association had named Nordic Naturals’ omega-3 as the official omega-3 of...
Multivitamins fail to protect women from cancers and heart disease: Study
10-Feb-2009 - Multivitamin supplements have “little or no influence” on a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease...
Lignans linked to healthier, thinner women: Study
06-Feb-2009 - Women with increased intake of lignans, and subsequently levels of metabolites in the blood,...
Vitamin D linked to girl power: Study
04-Feb-2009 - Low levels of vitamin D may reduce the muscle power and force in adolescent...
Omega-3 improves menopausal side effects: Studies
03-Feb-2009 - Supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may reduce the symptoms of...
Verdure launches organic botanical extracts
04-Dec-2008 - Verdure Sciences has launched a line of USDA-certified organic fruit and plant extracts, designed for...
Soy ignorance high, says survey
02-Dec-2008 - More than 50 per cent of consumers polled in a recent survey admit they...
