Two features first posted on NutraSolutions.com look at supporting research behind plant-derived peptides for blood pressure control and beta-glucans for immunity enhancement.
Many products and ingredients contribute to a functional food or beverage’s success, yet not all of these fall into the “functional” or “nutritional” ingredient categories. These can include flavors, texturizers and colors--all of which can have a decisive influence on consumers’ assessment of a food or beverage.
This white paper focuses on pycnogenol, a natural ingredient extracted from French maritime pine bark. Although there are many potential uses for pycnogenol, the most well-studied use is for improving vascular health, as a result of improved endothelial function and venous insufficiency.
This two-article series focuses on the different nutritional stages of a consumer’s life. Part 2, this article, provides an overview of the nutrition needs of teenagers, Baby Boomers and seniors. Part 1 touches on needs during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Please see the link in the article.
Key questions should be addressed, when developing products with bioactives. They include levels needed for efficacy or to meet standards; what claims are permitted; the in-use costs; and stability and flavor issues, among others.
Glutathione is an endogenously produced compound that protects the body against the bombardment of free radicals. Lifestyle choices may put the population at risk for glutathione deficiency.
Recent research into the chemical composition of proprietary, commercially available whole coffee fruit extracts shows their remarkable polyphenol profile, low caffeine levels and strong correlation between antioxidant capacity and chlorogenic acid content.
Key questions should be addressed when developing products with bioactives. They include levels needed for efficacy or to meet standards; what claims are permitted; what are the in-use costs; are there stability and flavor issues, among others. Several websites provide assistance.