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A study released during the American Association for Cancer Research’s (AACR) annual meeting reveals lycopene from tomatoes may activate special cancer-preventive enzymes called “phase II” detoxification enzymes.

RFI Ingredients introduced OxyPhyte[r] Grape Skin Extract, the latest addition to the company’s line of OxyPhyte antioxidant products.

A new heart health product, which provides superior protection against generation of cardiovascular disorders (CVD), is now available.

Iron-deficiency anemia is probably the most prevalent nutritional deficiency in the world.

Natural ingredient supplier RFI Ingredients (Blauvelt, N.Y.) has introduced a new food-grade, oil-soluble, green tea antioxidant.

A free educational CD-ROM about flax lignans is being offered by Acatris Inc. (Minneapolis). The CD features a presentation given by Marian Verbruggen, Ph.D., director of R&D for Acatris, during

A healthy, flaxseed-based, low-net-carb pizza crust technology was introduced to convention goers at Natural Products Expo West (March 4-6, Anaheim, Calif.).

An all-natural, highly concentrated source of oat bran, OatVantage[tm], is now available from Nurture Inc. (Devon, Pa.). The ingredient provides a option to help supply the amount of oat bran soluble fiber recommended to lower cholesterol levels and reduce heart disease risk

A new Finnish study with more than 14,600 people, published in the March 10, 2004 issue of JAMA, shows that women who drank three to four cups of coffee daily had a 29% reduced risk of adult onset diabetes.