Consuming apple juice may protect against cell damage that
contributes to age-related memory loss, conclude researchers
investigating the benefits in mice.
Israel-based Algatechnologies says the little-known carotenoid
astaxanthin is set for rapid growth in coming years, with strong
interest from Japan prompting it to boost both capacity and
marketing activities this year.
A dairy peptide shown to protect liver health is also an effective
cosmeceutical ingredient, says innovative ingredients firm DMV
International, which is exploiting milk fractions to build a new
skincare range.
Intake of beta-carotene from foods is inversely associated with
lower mortality, including death from heart disease and cancer, in
the elderly, shows a new study across different European
populations.
An olive leaf extract that has more potent antioxidant activity
than many green tea or grapeseed supplements is making sales of A$1
million (€639,400) per month in Australia and could soon reach
European markets.
Spanish firm Natraceutical has developed a range of ingredients
with different concentrations of the natural antioxidants found in
cocoa for food makers looking to enhance the health properties of
their products.
Foods designed to help slow ageing are exploding onto the European
market, with mainstream manufacturers confirming that the trend may
be here to stay, reports Dominique Patton.
Far from being an unhealthy treat, the scientific evidence is
support of the health benefits of eating dark chocolate are
stacking up. The latest research indicates that the flavonoid-rich
substance could have a protective effect...
Certain polyphenols abundant in fruit and vegetable juices may play
an important role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease,
reports Dominique Patton.
A superoxide dismutase supplement, one of the first marketed
commercially, could reduce the susceptibility to sunburn, report
Dominique Patton and Jess Halliday.
Newly-formed nutritional company Sibu is poised to bring the
benefits of a unique Himalayan fruit to the US, and plans to locate
its worldwide headquarters in South Jordan, Utah.
Unigen Pharmaceuticals has been granted a composition of matter and
usage patent for aloesin and aloeresin A, antioxidant aloe
chromones that are contained in its Pervarin and Aloewhite
commercial raw materials, writes Jess Halliday.
SourceOne Global Partners and American River Nutrition (ARN) have
formed a joint venture to market the latter's DeltaGold annatto
extract - a powerful vitamin E isomer believed to aid cholesterol
reduction and maintain healthy...
Italian firm Labochim has introduced a new alpha-lipoic acid
(ALA)chemically combined with the vitamin-like substance
L-carnitine, which increases the antioxidant's solubility,
reports Dominique Patton.
Greater levels of selenium, vitamin E and the tomato carotenoid
lycopene have been shown to reduce prostate cancer in one out of
every four Caucasian males, or those who inherit a specific genetic
variation that is particularly sensitive...
Doses of carotenoids easily gained from the diet have a significant
effect on reducing oxidative damage, said researchers at a
nutrition conference in Paris earlier this month.
Another study on chocolate finds that the dark variety decreases
blood pressure and improves insulin sensitivity in healthy people,
lending weight to its potential for heart health.
People with depression appear to have lower levels of the vitamin E
alpha-tocopherol circulating in their bloodstream, report
researchers, who will investigate further whether vitamin E
supplements can help their symptoms.
A University of Toronto study involving beagles indicates that
cognitive stimulation may boost the effects of an antioxidant-rich
diet in combatting the loss of learning ability with advanced
aging.
Tharos Laboratories has developed a natural sleep supplement which
claims to aid restful sleep through all its phases and promote
alertness during the daytime.
California based Polyphenolics, a division of Constellation Wines
US, has expanded the self-affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe
(GRAS) status of two extracts to include a wide range of foods.
Food makers continue to reap the benefits from new science that
backs the health promoting properties of food with researchers
finding an antioxidant-rich soup raised vitamin C levels, and
reduced stress levels, in consumers.
Pharmanex believes the results of a new study further prove that
its BioPhotonic Scanner is an accurate and safe way to measure
carotenoids that are being increasingly heralded for their health
benefits.
ADM, the leading supplier of natural vitamin E, is set to bring a
new supply of non-GM certified product onto the market early next
year in response to demand from European consumers. Until then,
smaller companies will continue...
Richard Lamb, co-founder of the well-known Balance Bar, has come
out of retirement to help launch an antioxidant health drink that
claims to reduce fatigue and boost overall performance by fighting
free radicals in the body.
Dietary supplements may be doing more harm than good - with the
possible exception of selenium - if an article published today in
The Lancet is to be believed, writes Philippa Nuttall.
An oregano and cranberry concoction could be a potent
anti-microbial agent for food processors under constant pressure to
reduce the risk of foodborne diseases in the ever-expanding food
production chain.
The FDA has confirmed the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives'
(JEFCA) ruling in June that free lutein and zeaxanthin are safe for
human consumption - a move welcomed by Kemin Foods which produces
the ingredient FloraGlo...
Scientists from DSM Nutritional Products reveal new findings on a
possible mechanism for beta-carotene's action against skin damage
from exposure to sunlight.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has issued a robust
response to the American Heart Association's (AHA) conclusion that
consumers should get their antioxidants from food rather than
dietary supplements.
The cactus pear fruit appears to fight free radical damage in
humans, according to Italian researchers, who suggest that it may
be due to their high polyphenol content.
People who have high levels of oxidative stress due to chronic
health problems might benefit from taking supplements of vitamin E
in doses higher than the currently recommended daily intake, say
experts in the US.
Further evidence to support the inclusion of carotenoids in food
formulations comes from the US with a new study showing that high
blood levels of carotenoids, a family of disease-beating
antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables,...
The health claim that lutein esters reduce the risk of major eye
diseases such as age related macular degeneration (AMD) and
cataracts is to be petitioned for a qualified health claim (QHC) by
Cognis, makers of Xangold Natural Lutein...
Lutein supplements can reverse some of the damage done by 'dry'
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most prevalent form of
the disease, according to a study out yesterday.
Fruit and vegetables may work better in preventing breast cancer in
people with a certain genetic make-up, say researchers, which could
explain why the evidence between fruit and veg and cancer
prevention has so far been inconsistent.
Zila, a US pharma and biotech company, has achieved double-digit
sales growth for the first half of 2004, mainly due to the
performance of its nutraceutical division. Operational costs
exceeded sales however, due to higher cost of...
Decas Cranberry Products' ingredients division has introduced a new
cranberry extract that it claims offers an increased level of
anti-microbial and antioxidant properties than the leading product
in the category.