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Algatech obtains 12 astaxanthin functional health claims

21-Oct-2009 - Algatech obtains 12 astaxanthin functional health claims ... Algatechnologies’ astaxanthin ingredient has obtained 12 new structural health claims, allowing ... Algatechnologies’ astaxanthin ingredient has obtained 12 new structural health claims, allowing ... Following Algatechnologies' submissions to FDA, the structure/function claims for its astaxanthin the ingredient up to food and beverages. “We think food and beverages are the future [for astaxanthin],” Kat ... astaxanthin, cardiovascular, neurological, eye, joint

Valensa brings partners to astaxanthin table

08-Oct-2009 - Valensa brings partners to astaxanthin table ... for its patented eye health ingredient, astaxanthin. ... for its patented eye health ingredient, astaxanthin. ... Technologies and Bioressources to develop astaxanthin-omega-3 combinations. But the ingredient suffered a astaxanthin-linked eye health benefits were not supported by the available science. That opinion can ... Astaxanthin, algae, eye health

Astaxanthin shows anti-diabetic potential: Study

10-Sep-2009 - Astaxanthin shows anti-diabetic potential: Study ... Astaxanthin may protect cells exposed to high-glucose levels, as occurs with diabetes, from , and apoptosis is the likely mechanism underlying the beneficial role of astaxanthin on diabetic nephropathy ... astaxanthin, diabetes, kidney disease

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Cyanotech sets stage for condition-specific 'innovation' in 2010

14-Aug-2009 - as a strong performance from its astaxanthin and spirulina products. President and CEO Andrew containing its BioAstin astaxanthin, and will shortly also be launching a line of products made with its ... Cyanotech, spirulina, astaxanthin

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Cyanotech goes condition-specific with new supplement blends

20-Jul-2009 - that include its branded astaxanthin. ... that include its branded astaxanthin. ... The line, which is designed to reinforce the benefits of its BioAstin astaxanthin ingredient ... Cyanotech, BioAstin, astaxanthin

Organic spirulina heads mainstream, says Valensa

19-Jun-2009 - Spirulina & Astaxanthin Complex supplement, but now the two will go further

Valensa makes more astaxanthin as eye health demand increases

15-Apr-2009 - Valensa makes more astaxanthin as eye health demand increases ... Valensa International has expanded its astaxanthin production capacity for the second time ... Valensa International has expanded its astaxanthin production capacity for the second time in two ... – and more Astaxanthin is an antioxidant-rich carotenoid around which a growing body of science is demonstrating eye, heart, skin and cancer prevention properties. Some versions of astaxanthin are said ... Valensa, astaxanthin, eye health

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Valensa and Parry team up for plant-derived health products

28-Nov-2008 - and technology for products including omega-3, phycocyanins and carotenoids such as astaxanthin, lycopene, lutein

Cyanotech profits from increased microalgae productivity

17-Nov-2008 - Microalgae supplier Cyanotech said an increased productivity for spirulina and astaxanthin have ... Microalgae supplier Cyanotech said an increased productivity for spirulina and astaxanthin have ... experienced increased productivity of 53.5 percent for spirulina and 34 percent for astaxanthin over a major supplier of the antioxidant astaxanthin, and claims its BioAstin branded ingredient ... Cyanotech, spirulina, astaxanthin

Cyanotech to hike all prices

18-Aug-2008 - as Safe (GRAS) status for use in foods and drinks. Astaxanthin The company’s sales of natural astaxanthin also increased from last year. Bulk product sales increased 49 percent while packaged nutrition ... Cyanotech, spirulina, astaxanthin

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Bad day at the EU health claims office

05-Oct-2009 - to back the claim in question. For the likes of omega-3s, vitamin K, astaxanthin and more, this offers

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Article 13.1: winners and losers

02-Oct-2009 - opinions came in for astaxanthin which was found not to benefit eye health; folate not to benefit young

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Devil not so bad in EFSA health claim details

02-Oct-2009 - Throw in astaxanthin, beta-glucan, glucosamine and chondroitin and October 1 begins to look like

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Jail for organic food scam

23-Sep-2009 - as organic by One Food contained synthetic astaxanthin - an additive that is used in feed for farmed salmon

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Zeaxanthin suppliers unite

21-Aug-2009 - as other antioxidants such as lutein, beta-carotene, astaxanthin and bilberry, other ingredients that have ... astaxanthin and bilberry, Zeaxanthin, AMD, eye health, lutein, beta-carotene

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Colour-protein mix gives glimpse of functional emulsions future

29-Jul-2009 - ) and carotenoids like beta-carotene and astaxanthin can form complexes, which can then be used as the surface by first dissolving astaxanthin or beta-carotene in pure ethanol, and mixing with the albumin. The emulsion

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Astaxanthin launched in softgel capsules

30-Apr-2009 - Astaxanthin launched in softgel capsules ... Global leader in human-use astaxanthin, Algatechnologies, is launching 4mg softgel astaxanthin capsules at the Vitafoods trade show in Geneva next week. ... Global leader in human-use astaxanthin, Algatechnologies, is launching 4mg softgel astaxanthin capsules at the Vitafoods trade show in Geneva next week. ... “Usually, we sell our astaxanthin in the form of oleoresin and beadlets to dietary . “But due to the increase in demand for our high-value AstaPure astaxanthin line from other ... astaxanthin

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Eye health market prepares for take off, says F&S

09-Mar-2009 - , and include lutein, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin and bilberry. According to F&S, demand requirements. For instance, eye health ingredients such as lutein and astaxanthin are not covered ... eye health, lutein, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, bilberry, glaucoma

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Krill demand prompts Enzymotec expansion

27-Feb-2009 - oil contains higher concentrations of phospholipids and astaxanthin “which make it better ... Krill oil, Enzymotec, omega-3, phospholipids, astaxanthin

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Krill omega-3 wins EU Novel Foods approval

20-Feb-2009 - of NKO, i.e. phospholipids, EPA and DHA, and with the carotenoid astaxanthin.” NDA noted a

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