Cardiovascular Health

Vitamin K2 Could Benefit Cardiovascular Health of Nicotine Users

Research showed vitamin K2 to be an effective antioxidant capable of reducing oxidative stress and nicotine-induced vascular smooth muscle cell calcification.

07.27.21

Ingredients By Nature Acquires Sytrinol Brand

Sytrinol specializes in a citrus-palm fruit extract blend, containing high amounts of polymethoxylated flavones to target unhealthy cholesterol levels.

07.26.21

Omega-3 DHA Linked to Unique Metabolic Benefits Among Postmenopausal Women

In a group of overweight/obese postmenopausal women, those who took DHA experienced cardiometabolic and body composition benefits.

07.21.21

Functional Foods and Beverages Target Key Consumer Health Needs

Products that offer multiple benefits with science-backed health ingredients will appeal to rekindled interest in holistic health concepts.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.19.21

Euromed Launches New Lemon Extract, Wellemon

The high-flavonone nutraceutical ingredient has greater bioavailability than orange extract, a recent clinical study found.

07.19.21

Meta-Analysis Breaks Down Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3s

A reduction in cardiovascular risk was more pronounced for EPA alone, rather than in combination with DHA.

07.12.21

Wiley Companies Appoints Steve Dillingham Senior Vice President of Global Ingredients Sales

The ingredient supplier also appointed co-founder and executive chairman David Wiley to the role of CEO.

07.08.21

American River Nutrition Affirms GRAS Status of Geranylgeraniol Ingredient

A safety dossier from an independent panel of experts affirms GG-Gold’s safety in foods and beverages.

07.07.21

Low Omega-3s Linked to Premature Death as Strongly as Smoking

A new research paper strongly supports the overall impact on longevity based on the outcomes of 2,500 participants.

06.24.21

Prunes May Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Postmenopausal Women

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide posing a significant public health challenge.

06.22.21

Study Establishes Link Between Gut Microbiome and Stroke Risk

TMAO, a postbiotic byproduct of red meat and other animal products, was a predictor in stroke severity and functional outcomes in the aftermath.

06.17.21

High-Dose Vitamin K2 Study will be Conducted with Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Greek study to assess NattoPharma’s MenaQ7 for arterial stiffness, mortality, cardiovascular disease, blood pressure and dialysis efficacy.

06.08.21

FMCG Gurus Publishes 10 Center Stage Ingredients in 2021 Report

The market research company noted several holistically beneficial ingredients it believes will rise in rank among reactive consumers.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Wiley Companies Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The ingredient supplier, also known for finished products such as AlaskOmega and Wiley’s Finest, has been family-operated since 1981.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Specific Supplement Regimen, Combined With Healthy Diet, Significantly Lowers CVD Risk, Study Finds

The results stemmed from observational data involving 69,990 participants tracked over the course of 10 years.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.21

Study Finds Most U.S. Adults Have Low Blood Serum Levels of Omega-3s

Serum biomarker reference ranges in 945 children and 1,316 adults suggest that the American Public is struggling to meet U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.27.21

NattoPharma Launches Company Website and New Brand Identity

The company’s renewed focus on marketing and customer education comes after two decades of the company’s near-exclusive focus on science.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

Chocolate Consumption Linked to Reduced CAD Risk in Veterans Study

According to epidemiological data sourced from 188,447 people, chocolate had a dose-dependent relationship on crude incidence rates of fatal and nonfatal CAD events or procedures.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.21.21

Epidemiological Study Finds Vegetarians Have Healthier Biomarker Profiles than Meat-Eaters

This trend applied to adults of any age and weight, which was unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to data from over 177,000 U.K. adults.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21