Search Results for 'Health benefits'

Omega 3 fatty acids from seafood may reduce inflammation, symptoms of gum disease and risk of abnormal heartbeats early after cardiac surgery. Read More »

The Natural Products Association (NPA) today expressed concern about the direction of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion’s “Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010,” a draft report released yesterday assessing revisions and recommendations to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. Read More »

Despite ongoing regulatory issues with regard to health claims, the positioning of food and drink products on a heart health platform appears to be continuing unabated. Read More »

Several new research studies underscore the important role of dairy foods in the diets of Americans, particularly children. Read More »

Kellogg Company has agreed to new advertising restrictions to resolve an FTC investigation into questionable immunity-related claims for Rice Krispies cereal. Read More »

The U.S. whey proteins market is expected to reach 472.3 million pounds by 2015, driven largely by functional advantages of whey proteins and surging demand from the nutrition industry, according to a new report. Read More »

Evidence suggests a lack of nutrition-related health benefits derived from organic foods, according to an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read More »

Recent research from Mintel International suggests fiber is noticeably absent from the typical American diet. Read More »

A new study published on May 10th in the Archives of Internal Medicine confirms that eating nuts like pistachios may lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, supporting evidence that regular nut consumption can lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Read More »

FDA should apply the same rigor to evaluating the science behind health claims of foods and dietary supplements as it devotes to assessing medication and medical technology approvals, a new report from the Institute of Medicine said. The… Read More »

Interest in the health benefits of whole grains is continuing to rise globally and is reflected in levels of new product activity being recorded on the Innova Database. Read More »

Despite the availability of a wide range of foods that contain phytonutrients, many Americans are getting phytonutrients from a relatively small number of specific foods, which are not necessarily the most concentrated sources, according to a new study. Read More »

A new report from Frost & Sullivan tracks the market trends, growth, dynamics and recent market developments in the North American marine and algae oil omega 3 ingredients market from 2008 to 2013. Read More »

Coca-Cola has become the majority shareholder of UK-based Innocent Drinks, which ran into tough economic times during the recession. Read More »