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Tree Nuts Contribute to Overall Heart Health
Published May 17, 2010
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 »
Mushrooms for Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Mushrooms for Myelodysplastic Syndrome
By Joanna Cosgrove
Published May 17, 2010
Maitake mushroom research enters Phase II clinical trials. Read More »
An Interview with Kenn Israel
An Interview with Kenn Israel
By Sheldon Baker
Published May 14, 2010
Kenn Israel is vice president of marketing for Robinson Pharma Inc. and sits on the dietary supplement committee of the Natural Products Association. Read More »
Physicians Don’t Support Home Genetic Testing Kits
Published May 14, 2010
Results of a new national media study among 693 physicians revealed that the majority of physicians (71%) reported that it is not appropriate for pharmacies to sell home genetic testing kits. The study was conducted during May 12-13 by H… Read More »
Functional Food Conference to Debut in UK
Published May 14, 2010
The Functional Food Centre, Oxford Brookes University in collaboration with New Zealand Institute of Plant and Food Research and University of Manitoba will host UK’s first International Functional Food Conference “The Science, Claims and… Read More »
NPA Comments on IOM Biomarker Recommendation
Published May 13, 2010
NPA has analyzed a report released by the Institute of Medicine, which recommends FDA “use the same degree of scientific rigor” for evaluating health benefit claims on foods and dietary supplements that it uses when evaluating drugs. Read More »
Cheese Improves Immune Response of Elderly
Published May 13, 2010
Scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help preserve and enhance the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria. Read More »
Wolfberries and Diabetes
Wolfberries and Diabetes
By Joanna Cosgrove
Published May 13, 2010
Kansas State researchers are exploring how Chinese wolfberries can improve vision deficiencies associated with type-2 diabetes. Read More »
IOM Report Calls for Increased Rigor in Assessing Food & Supplement Claims
Published May 12, 2010
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 »
TSI Health Sciences
Published May 12, 2010
TSI Health Sciences, Missoula, MT, has obtained self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for the use of its PUREFLEX glucosamine salts in conventional foods and beverages. The GRAS affirmation was conducted by a panel of independent e… Read More »
Probiotics & Fiber
Published May 12, 2010
Chr. Hansen has introduced a probiotics and fiber concept for improved digestive health, responding to a growing demand from the dietary supplements industry. The ingredients combination represents an attractive "2 in 1" or "double act… Read More »
Lipogen & Aker BioMarine Develop Krill Oil Ingredient
Published May 12, 2010
Norway-based Aker BioMarine and Lipogen, Israel, have joined forces to develop an innovative phospholipids formula for cognitive health. The target formula is a unique matrix of Lipogen PS phosphatidylserine (PS) produced from Aker BioMarine’s… Read More »
Healthy Growth for Whole Grains
Published May 12, 2010
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 »
Gateway Health Alliances Taps West Africa for New Ingredients
Published May 12, 2010
Gateway Health Alliances (GHA), Fairfield, CA, has identified new indigenous ingredients for the food and beverage, functional food and dietary supplement markets sourced from West Africa. One ingredient is Irvingia gabonensis, which potential… Read More »
geniVida Increases Bone Mineral Density
Published May 12, 2010
A recent clinical trial has shown geniVida from DSM Nutritional Products significantly increased bone mineral density by up to 3.4% in post-menopausal women after six months of supplementation. Data was presented at the IOF World Congress on Osteopor… Read More »
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