Taking vitamins E and C may do nothing to protect aging eyes from macular degeneration,the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, a new clinical trial finds.
Millions of people who take dietary supplements to ward off cancer may be toying with a "two-edged sword" that might do them harm, experts have warned.
Researchers may have uncovered a promising strategy that, for the first time, appears to cause celiac disease progression to reverse, and that strategy is consuming probiotics.
Supplementation with Superba krill oil from AkerBioMarine ASA recently demonstrated beneficial effects on heart-health function in an experimental model of heart failure. Pre-treatment with krill oil attenuated left ventricular dilation and hypertrophy after myocardial infarction.
New technologies, fat- and oil-based ingredients, and technical tips on reducing trans and saturated fats are offered to formulators at one Prepared Foods’ R&D Applications Seminar.
As the Baby Boomer population ages and embraces a more youthful culture, the market for cosmeceuticals is expected to grow. Also, a look at the science behind antioxidants can help manufacturers understand and avoid labeling pitfalls.
An October 2011 report from the Hudson Institute entitled “Better-For-You Foods--It’s Just Good Business” found food and beverage companies with a high percentage of sales in the better-for-you (BFY) category also do better financially.
Food and beverage manufacturers find the inclusion of functional ingredients a desirable approach. However, they risk catastrophic failure, if they forget that flavor trumps all.
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