Fish oils are beneficial, but they can have off-flavors. OmegaSource’s omega-3 oil claims to be tasteless and odorless, allowing products to perform as expected.
A study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005, 81:792) found that subjects with moderately high cholesterol experienced a 6% drop in total cholesterol after taking a 5g daily dose of ImmunoLin[r], an immunoglobulin protein isolate, over a period of three weeks.
Biodar, a member of LycoRed Group, specializes in providing innovative solutions of microencapsulated vitamins, minerals and alginate beadlets for the nutritional supplement and functional food markets.
Regular consumption of soy protein-containing foods and beverages may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women by as much as 22%, reports a study published in The International Journal of Cancer Prevention.
Nutraceutical companies respond to CVD with products that control cholesterol levels, increase fiber intake and contain omega-3s, phytosterols, garlic and other beneficial ingredients.
From mom’s ringing endorsement to the FDA’s first food-specific health claim, oats are well established as an important component to a healthful diet. In fact, beta-glucan, the active ingredient in oat soluble fiber, has been shown to provide significant heart-health benefits, such as lower cholesterol levels and reduced hypertension.
Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are both beneficial microflora naturally present in the intestinal tract, and studies show they promote enhanced gut function and stability, improve protection against infection and cancers, reduce blood cholesterol, enhance immune response and more.
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