Insulin controls blood sugar levels and is essential in metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy.

Adding flaxseed to food applications adds omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant properties.

A synopsis of a few bioactives that are popularly used to address men’s issues of heart disease, prostate health and sports and sexual performance is provided.

A new fat ingredient specifically designed to improve infant formulas and improve babies' energy and calcium intake.

Health issues affecting women include those directly linked to the female reproductive system as well as others like osteoporosis. This review of bioactives will cover ingredients for classic female concerns.

Omega-3s, from a-linolenic acid to DHA, are related fatty acids that differ in structure, source, and disease prevention abilities.

MultOil is based on natural oils enriched with phytosterols and DAG to reduce synergistically the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).

On March 7th, 2003, the FDA proposed labeling and manufacturing standards for all dietary supplements. Under the cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) proposal, manufacturers would be required to evaluate the identity, purity, quality, strength and composition of their dietary ingredients and dietary supplements.

Consumer awareness of eye-health, along with landmark research supporting supplementation benefits, gives direction for nutritional products companies.

Health-conscious consumers—and manufacturers and marketers of nutritional products—are becoming more familiar with the health benefits of "good fat." A primer on nutritional fats and oils—from omega-3 fatty acids to chia seed oil—is provided.