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A daily helping of porridge and two other servings of whole-grain foods can dramatically lower the risk of heart disease, researchers in Aberdeen have discovered.

Scientists have found that two glasses of orange juice a day can lower blood pressure and cut the risk of heart disease.

Prebiotic Potential in Cereal December 9/Reading, U.K./Science Letter -- Fresh data on prebiotics are presented in the report "Determination of the in vivo Prebiotic Potential of a Maize-based Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal: A Human Feeding Study." "Epidemiological studies have shown an inverse relationship between risk of CVD and intake of whole grain (WG)-rich food.

New investigation results, "Relation of Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Dietary Fish Intake with Brachial Artery Flow-mediated Vasodilation in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis," are detailed in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

"A fortified beverage powder intended for developing countries was composed of vitamins, minerals, sugar and orange flavor. Organic acids were also added as food additive," investigators in Laval, Canada, report.

Folic acid supplements have been linked with lowering blood levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), so it has been thought that taking folic acid might decrease the incidence of events such as heart attack and stroke.

Norway based Pharmalogica AS filed patent application for drink formula comprising fresh marine omega-3 oil and antioxidants.

The statistics are impressive. Some 74% of consumers believe there are health benefits to the inclusion of omega-3s in their diet, and 58% indicate using omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) improves overall heart health ¹.

Immunity has emerged as a prime interest among consumers. At a recent show, one supplier presented tasty beverages, berry-flavored chews and menthol-flavored lozenges to demonstrate the utility and functionality of its immune health ingredient.

As marketers of conventional foods, functional foods and dietary supplements pore over data looking for new product opportunities that answer consumer needs, foods and beverages that address health issues, often specific health conditions, come to the forefront.