Although the only health claim allowed by the FDA for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is for heart health, there are other benefits of these polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially in the area of cognitive health.
Isoflavones, the phytochemicals found in soy, are most well-known for their potential to reduce menopausal symptoms and decrease the risk of hormone-related cancers.
"Krill” means whale food in Norwe-gian; they are small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are eaten by fish, birds and whales. One species, the Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), makes up a biomass of roughly twice the world population of humans (500 million tons).
Todayís youth-driven culture has spurred consumers to learn more about the role antioxidants, vitamins and other substances have on keeping the youthful appearance of skin.
Marketing products for digestive maladies can be difficult, when the public is still becoming educated on the subject. Ingredients such as soluble and insoluble fiber, prebiotics and probiotics and resistant starches can be incorporated into foods to help the more than 70 million Americans with bowel disorders.
Good news for knees; botanical trademarks; nutritional functionality from omega-3s; industry leaders join for joint health; new fair trade certification in the U.S.; and more.
One of the key contributing charact-eristics that appear in aging and age-related health conditions is a loss of the membrane integrity making up human tissue, particularly in the brain and cardiovascular system.
Diabetes is a disease best managed by diet and exercise. Items such as the glycemic index, fiber, slowly digestible carbohydrates, omega-3s and good nutrition are tools that consumers can use to manage or prevent ìMetabolic Syndromeî and type 2 diabetes.
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