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

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

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (Washington) reports that, “Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals (8 million women, 2 million men) are estimated to already have the disease.”

An increase of only 1 mg of soy isoflavones per day has been associated with a yearly increase in bone mineral concentration of .018-.028%, according to a study of Chinese postmenopausal women.

Immune-enhancing ingredients, such as probiotics, dairy peptides, vitamins, minerals and botanicals, are gaining increasing recognition.

Exclusively dedicated to the manufacturer of custom nutrient premixes, blends from Fortitech offer multiple advantages.

In April, researchers announced results of a clinical study that showed a novel dietary supplement derived from sternum collagen improves the pain and stiffness in persons with osteoarthritis (OA).

The effects on body composition were produced by trials performed with a mixture of the bioactive isomers (cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12).

BakOmega is a stabilized organic, omega-3-rich, finely-ground flax flour suitable for flour enrichment in various bakery products.