Israeli biotech Enzymotec has signed an agreement with Il Dong to
take CardiaBeat into South Korea, under which they will develop
biofunctional consumer products for cognitive function and heart
health.
EuroPharma's recently launched fish oil extract Vectomega could led
to improvements in cholesterol levels, according to a pilot
clinical trial, with more trials planned to build up the science
behind the product.
Tocotrienols, the least studied form of vitamin E, can achieve
levels in the blood that may give protection against a wide range
of diseases such as cancer and stroke, says a new study from the
US.
A new study has shown Pycnogenol to be more effective than a
conventional drug in reducing the symptoms of chronic venous
insufficiency (CVI), adding to 35 years of research into the
benefits of the antioxidant derived from French...
A report published by non-profit organisation GreenFacts is aiming
to bring scientific consensus on the role of diet and nutrition in
chronic disease prevention to a non-specialist audience.
Mainstream food companies' increasing interest in health has
prompted Pharmachem Laboratories to tap the potential for use of
its dietary supplement ingredients in food and beverage products
and establish a food and beverage-focused...
Eating a Mediterranean diet with extra nuts or olive oil is
significantly better for heart health than a low-fat diet, says a
"landmark" clinical trial from Spain.
Mention vitamins A to E, and most people will know why they need
them and what foods to find them. Not so vitamin K, a comparatively
little known vitamin that has been the subject of several recent
scientific investigations for its...
Start-up Origo Biosciences has discovered the presence of an
anti-cholesterol immunoglobulin in milk and is investigating its
commercialisation as an ingredient for functional foods that may,
one day, give plant sterols a run for...
An extract from the flower of the hibiscus plant prevented
oxidation of LDL-cholesterol that contributes to hardening of blood
vessels and heart disease, says research from Taiwan.
Puleva Biotech has signed an agreement with US-based The Wright
Group for its Eupoly fish oils to be used in a new line of
microencapsulated powders, becoming the latest supplier to shore up
its presence in an ever more crowded market.
The UK's Advertising Standards Agency seems to be tightening its
grip on health claims, with Unilever reportedly told to change
adverts for Flora pro.activ to remove claims that it can help keep
blood vessels healthy as well...
British charity, the National Heart Foundation, has announced it is
withdrawing its action to sue the communications watchdog Ofcom
after the regulator said it would welcome consultation of the
proposals of food advertising to children.
Increasing levels of daidzein, an isoflavone found in soy, have
been linked to significant improvements in cholesterol levels and
could boost heart health, says a new study.
European functional food makers have another source of phytosterols
to choose from, now that Procter & Gamble's Nutraphyl branded
sterols and sterol-esters have been given the green light for use
in the EU under novel foods...
Increased intake of choline, a nutrient found in meat, milk and
eggs, can reduce circulating levels of homocysteine, an amino acid
linked to increased risk of heart disease, says a study.
New dietary guidelines published by the American Heart Association
(AHA) recommend that Americans consume less fat and sugar, and more
vegetables and whole grains in order to optimize heart health.
CoQ10 continues to be popular with European skin care formulators,
whereas US supplement-makers are more eager to leverage research on
its internal energy-boosting abilities, data suggests. Moreover,
European consumers may not be...
Adolescents, an often overlooked population, could also be reaping
the benefits of folic acid fortification of enriched grain products
with lower levels of a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD), says
a new study.
Canadian branded plant sterols supplier Forbes MediTech has
reaffirmed its commitment to building the European market by
forming a new company to distribute cholesterol-lowering foods
direct to retailers, in collaboration with Fayrefield...
The race is on to see which of two leading cereal makers will be
the first to place an omega-3 fortified product on shelves,
following a new license and supply agreement between Martek and
General Mills that is substantially similar...
The health benefits associated with olive oil together with an
increased interest in Mediterranean foods have contributed to the
growth of an "invigorated" market for the product in the US,
according to a new report.
Alltracel has obtained positive pre-clinical results from
investigations into the effect of its cellulose
cholesterol-lowering technology in combination with plant sterols,
which may help smooth the route to its use in functional...
Scientists from Spain have reported that they have identified how
grape juice polyphenols help reduce bad cholesterol levels, science
that could extend understanding of a product that is enjoying
increasing consumer awareness.
Netherlands supermarket chain Albert Heijn is introducing a range
of private label products containing Forbes MediTech's Reducol
plant sterols, and is hoping to emulate the success of similar
products from other European retailers...
Israeli ingredient company Enzymotec has cleared the way for the
use of its sterol-based heart health ingredient CardiaBeat in
dietary supplements, with its approval as a new dietary ingredient
(NDI) by the FDA.
The enrichment of meat products with omega-3 and its addition to
animal feed to boost levels in animal-derived produce could play
major role bridging the gap between recommended and actual intake
in the modern population, says an...
A diet rich in green and yellow vegetables could reduce the
development of atherosclerosis by almost 40 per cent, and is
further evidence for the benefits of eating your vegetables, says a
new study.
The Whole Grains Council is to change the design of its
characteristic stamp in a move to avoid potential regulatory
uncertainty surrounding its use of the terms 'excellent' source or
'good' source. The new stamp...
The marketing of functional confectionery products has been called
into question following an FDA warning letter sent to Masterfoods
USA over health claims and folic acid in its CocoaVia chocolate
bars.
The Mediterranean diet, already linked as a way to protect against
heart disease, could help people with established heart problems
says a population-based study from Greece.
Martek DHA, approved for use in infant formula in Canada since
2002, has obtained federal consent for use at higher doses in a
variety of foods, paving the way for food companies to offer
products with greater omega-3 content.
Women taking oral contraceptives have lower levels of the
antioxidants coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E, and could possibly benefit
from supplements, suggests a new study.
The gap between demand and global supply of potent antioxidant
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is narrowing, as major manufacturers expand
their capacity and new sources enter the marketplace.
Adding a dash of sauce of dark soy sauce to your daily diet could
improve antioxidant levels and decrease the risk of cardiovascular
disease, say scientists from Singapore.
Flora, the Unilever-owned margarine brand, is embarking on a major
campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of omega-3, following
consumer research indicating that the message is not being heard by
all family members.
Zinc supplements may decrease the risk of heart disease, says an
animal study from Singapore, results that appear to support
previous benefits afforded by the mineral.
Health Canada has expanded its 2003 Novel Foods approval of Ocean
Nutrition's MEG-3 to higher doses and more foods, giving the
microencapsulated fish-oil supplier a head-start on new entrants to
the market.
Antioxidants from coffee may reduce the risk of postmenopausal
women developing cardiovascular disease, report researchers from
Norway and the US - lending more support to previous studies on the
beverage's potential benefits.
A new fish oil supply relationship between Norwegian sea food
company Fjordlaks and Borregaard-owned Denomega Nutritional Oils,
which includes the construction of a new refinery, aims to take
advantage of the opportunities presented...
Sales of phytosterols in Europe are predicted to more than double
by 2012, but companies need to turn consumer awareness into
understanding and acceptance, says a new report from Frost and
Sullivan.
A new clinical trial from the US has reported that a low-carb diet
improves cholesterol levels, as a second study in a week reports
health benefits for this once bright star of the diet world.
Adding pistachio nuts to your daily diet could be an easy way to
improve cholesterol levels, say researchers from Turkey, the
world's fourth biggest pistachio nut producer.
Spanish biotech Natraceutical has solicited a patent for its new
cocoa-derived CCX-70 ingredient, which boasts six times the
antioxidant value of vitamin C and gives dietetic food and
supplement formulators a new healthy tool to work...
Fish farming multinational Marine Harvest aims to push recently
launched Xalar salmon oil into the US market as a functional food
ingredient over the next year.
A stanol-enriched cheese could help lower cholesterol levels by
over five per cent, says a new study by Raisio and Valio, as the
Finish companies look to put science behind the growing range of
stanol products.
Phosphagenics is constructing a new tocopheryl phosphates
manufacturing plant in Melbourne, Australia - a project that paves
the way for future licensing agreements and could encourage the use
of its technology in more nutraceutical...
Dietary supplementation with an omega-3 enriched milk could be a
simple and tolerable way to ease cardiovascular risk factors linked
to metabolic syndrome, say Spanish researchers.
Dietary supplementation with an omega-3 enriched milk could be a
simple and tolerable way to ease cardiovascular risk factors linked
to metabolic syndrome, say Spanish researchers.
The global population is getting older—according to WHO by 2050 the world’s population over 60 years will double and the population above 80 years will...
According to Grandview Research, the global omega-3 market is a $2.62 billion market and is one of the fastest-growing segments in the dietary supplement...
