Cardiovascular health

Smokers and drinkers benefit more from flavonoid-rich diet’s protective effect: Study

19-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Dietary intake of the kinds of flavonoids found in apples and tea may ward off certain types of cancer and heart-related disease, a Danish cohort study finds, especially for smokers and heavy drinkers.

Patagonian berries are ‘a relevant source of bioactive compounds’, says review

16-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Native Patagonian berries such as maqui, calafate, and Patagonian raspberries are a rich source of phytochemical with potential health-promoting properties, says a new review from Chile and Argentina.

Method for quantifying insoluble PACs in cranberry could open up new avenues of research, expert says

12-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A study using cranberries supplied by Fruit d’Or outlines a new test method for quantifying the insoluble proanthocyanidins (PACs) within the fruit. The method could potentially open up new avenues of research for ingredients derived from the berry.

Study finds key role for vitamin K2 in forestalling development of aneurysms

29-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new review paper posultates a mechanism for the development of blood vessel aneurysms, and identifies a role for Vitamin K2 is preventing their occurrence.

Spanish researchers study cardioprotective effect of bioactive-enriched virgin olive oil in rats

29-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Olive oil enriched with bioactive compounds extracted from olive fruit and leaves had a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol levels in rats, according to a new study.

From the editor's desk

Images of newly empowered women challenge marketing stereotypes

25-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Product marketers will need to wrap their heads around new visions of women as this segment becomes every more powerful in the dietary supplement market.

Data finally starting to support proper fueling of female athletes, expert says

25-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

The data gap in sports nutrition between what works for men and for women is finally starting to narrow, said an expert in the field.

HI / FI China

WATCH – Why personalisation, not purely new products, is the future for nutrition in China

25-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Providing a set of customised nutrition solutions will be key for dietary supplement firms to staying ahead of market competition in the years to come, according to Chinese firm Seven Twenty-Four Science and Technology.

Zoetis expands animal nutrition business with acquisition of Platinum Performance

22-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.

Study: Cardiovascular benefits of beetroot juice more pronounced among older adults than younger

22-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation of nitrate-rich beetroot juice was linked to increased plasma nitrite concentrations and reduced diastolic blood pressure to a “greater degree in older adults than younger ones,” according to a paper published today.

Failure of industry-led salt reduction policy led to increased CVD deaths, study claims

22-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

According to a new study, changes to food and nutrition industry scrutiny led to slowdown in salt reduction initiatives resulting in increased numbers of stomach cancer, stroke and heart disease.

Weight management: Moderate reduction in calorie intake can slash risk of cardiovascular disease

18-Jul-2019 By Gary Scattergood

An Australian-led RCT has found that restricting calorie intake moderately, by people only marginally overweight, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

HI / FI China 2019

Krill in South Korea: Aker Biomarine sets sights on supplements success in new market

17-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Krill oil supplier Aker Biomarine is exploring more Asian markets, with South Korea showing significant sales potential to build on its presence in China, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

Expediting the process: Australian trade body reveals crucial ‘Country of Origin’ consultation is underway

15-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

A consultation process over Australia’s Country of Origin labelling rules is underway – the guidelines which came under scrutiny after a leading brand was refused permission to use ‘Made in Australia’ claims for products using imported fish oil.

Critics say interpersonal variation not given enough weight in new study

09-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Disagreements about the methodologies and interpretation of results of a new systematic review on supplements, diets, and cardiovascular health focused on questions of interpersonal variation.