April 23/Pharma Law Weekly -- The effects of chronic and acute consumption of fruit- and vegetable-puree-based drinks on vasodilation, risk factors for CVD and the response as a result of the eNOS G298T polymorphism are discussed in a new report. According to a study from the U.K., "The average U.K. adult consumes less than three portions of fruit and vegetables daily, despite evidence to suggest that consuming five portions daily could help prevent chronic diseases. It is recommended that fruit juice should only count as one of these portions, as juicing removes fiber and releases sugars."

"However, fruit juices contain beneficial compounds such as vitamin C and flavonoids and could be a useful source of dietary phytochemicals. Two randomized, controlled cross-over intervention studies investigating the effects of chronic and acute consumption of commercially available fruit-and vegetable-puree-based drinks (FVPD) on bioavailability, antioxidant status and CVD risk factors are described. Blood and urine samples were collected during both studies, and vascular tone was measured using laser Doppler imaging.