December 2011/NutraSolutions -- The benefits of antioxidants are vast; so, too, are the health claims being used around the globe associated with antioxidants--claims ranging all the way from heart health to skin health.
Algatechnologies, Israel, a manufacturer of natural astaxanthin, has collaborated with Novel Creation, Israel, to develop Maximum Red Alga, a unique liquid dietary supplement of natural astaxanthin using AstaPure™ 10% astaxanthin oleoresin as its main active ingredient. Maximum Red Alga liquid supplement is produced and marketed by Novel Creation and will be launched in the U.S. and Europe in 2012.
Stevia has been long cultivated as a sweetener. The extracts of the leaves, steviol glycosides, are responsible for its sweet characteristics; the main two steviol glycosides are stevioside and rebaudioside A (reb A).
New product launches promoting specific ingredients for immunity claims have surged in recent times, with a 30% increase in global product launch activity with such claims tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2010, compared with the previous year.
This two-article series focuses on the different nutritional stages of a consumer’s life. Part I, this article, provides an overview of nutrition needs during the stages of pregnancy, infancy and childhood. For Part 2, focusing on teenagers, Baby Boomers and seniors, please see link in article.
Cyvex Nutrition and Holland-based Solanic recently announced a global distribution alliance for the dietary and weight management supplement, SolaThin™
Cognitive or brain health is an area which has seen a wide range of innovative new product introductions recently, with a plethora of health benefits being claimed. Ingredient inclusions specifically for “improved focus and concentration,” “to reduce stress” and “for relaxation” are examples of more common brain-health claims.
Collagen proteins support connective tissues, including skin, bone, tendons, muscles and cartilage, as well as internal organs. In addition to being one of the most plentiful proteins (about 30%), there are more than 25 types of collagen in the body.
Whey protein is a desirable food ingredient, recognized for its well-substantiated effects on health and its superior performance in food formulations. Proteins, including whey, could improve risk factors for cardiovascular disease by reducing serum triacylglycerol, increasing HDL cholesterol and reducing blood pressure.
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