Cherries have long been appreciated for their taste, but growing evidence about their health benefits puts them squarely in the frame for “superfruit” status.
Findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (January, 2012) suggest the antioxidants in walnuts and other Mediterranean foods could help counteract age-related cognitive decline and reduce incidence of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
Resveratrol (3,5,4'-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene), a natural polyphenolic compound produced by plants, is found in the skin of red grapes and in other fruits, and it can also be produced by chemical synthesis. Resveratrol’s benefits are the subject of numerous animal and human studies. Animal studies have shown anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-aggregatory, hypoglycemic and other beneficial cardiovascular effects have been reported, as has blood pressure reduction.
Applied BioClinical Inc. (ABC) is a new bioclinical research facility in Irvine, Calif., from FutureCeuticals Inc., a company involved in the research, development and manufacture of fruit, vegetable and grain-based products for the functional food markets. Zbigniew Pietrzkowski, Ph.D., will lead ABC’s research efforts as chief science officer.
Experts have indicated that mulberry, which is the latest fruit to be hailed a Superfood, is packed with anti-aging properties that could give skin back its youthful bloom and even reduce the onset of wrinkles and grey hair.
Three kiwis a day could keep high blood pressure at bay, according to a new study. Research presented at the scientific meeting of the American Heart Association shows eating three kiwis a day is linked with decreased blood pressure.
Healthy women who consumed the omega-3, tomato juice combination had lower levels of cardiovascular disease markers compared with women who consumed only the tomato juice, according to results of a small trial.
Ocean Spray’s Ingredient Technology Group and Artemis International, a specialty provider of nutraceutical ingredients, have announced details of their strategic partnership.
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