Antioxidants abound in the nutraceutical industry. How does one choose the ingredient that will pack the right antioxidant punch? Although many antioxidants show good in vitro results, or are touted
At one point in time, a daily tablespoon of cod liver oil was considered the cure-all for many ailments. Now research is showing that the benefits of many kinds of fats and oils are spilling over everywhere.
In May 2005, when consumers were asked by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation to list "foods or food components that reduce the risk of a specific disease or health concern,"the top 10 most healthful foods mentioned (on an unaided basis) included fiber in fourth place, whole grains in seventh place, and oats, oat bran and oatmeal were mentioned in eighth place.
It is not hard to find antioxidant compounds. Indeed, they are ubiquitous in plant and animal tissue since living organisms must fight to control the oxygenation process. Today, complex fruit extracts to "simple"? molecules such as coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone or CoQ10) find popularity in foods and supplements based, in part, on their ability to function as antioxidants.
In 2005, labeling of food allergens became a primetime subject, and proteins received their share of the attention on this matter. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, which took effect January 1, 2006, mandates that foods containing milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy must declare the food in plain language on the ingredient list.
A consumer-friendly website provides answers to questions about a nutritional supplement designed to reduce body fat and preserve lean muscle mass. Animal studies by the University of Illinois-Chicago indicate that almonds may help ward off age-related memory problems. And more.
As the link between good digestive health and a healthy immune system is better understood, a plethora of enzymes, probiotics and other ingredients gain time in the spotlight.
Results from a new clinical study demonstrate that daily supplementation with Diachrome, a combination of chromium picolinate and biotin, can significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors in people with type
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major catechin in green tea, is associated with reduced risk of cancer; improved gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health, glucose metabolism; and alleviation of allergies and arthritis.
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