Plant sterols are clinically proven to provide numerous health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol levels and supporting cardiac health
October 16, 2019
Each bottle of Way Better Water Drink contains one of the two recommended doses of sterol, providing a convenient way for consumers to increase their sterol consumption.
Naturex Turmipure Gold is super bioavailable for food, beverage applications
August 28, 2019
The 100% natural ingredient overcomes the bioavailabilty challenges traditionally associated with turmeric. A single capsule containing 300mg of Turmipure Gold® delivers the same amount of curcuminoids to the blood as 1922mg of standard turmeric (containing 95% curcuminoids).
Study confirms beneficial effect of Tri-Low full spectrum Amla extract upon dyslipidemia
March 22, 2019
Lipid balance was achieved with no concomitant reduction of plasma CoQ10 levels, a phenomenon typically associated with a number of lipid-lowering drugs. Other related parameters, such as fasting blood glucose, homocysteine levels, and apo-B/apo lipoprotein levels, also tended to lower. This potentially widens Tri-low’s scope for targeting diabetic dyslipidemia.
For makers of "better for you" foods and beverages, a focus on certain key nutrients beyond protein, healthful fats, and slow-metabolizing carbohydrates is essential. Here are some of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutraceuticals to consider when targeting the needs of today's men.
Food companies with existing products which meet FDA requirements can consider adding the health claim to labels of foods made with the ingredient
November 26, 2018
High oleic soybean oil oleic acid levels exceed 70% and can go as high as 75%, and the oil is lower in saturated fat compared to some other high-stability oils commonly used in food production.
Teasing out the nutrition factors that influence heart health is challenging, because the task is complicated by the modern trend toward obesity and sedentary lifestyle
Many of the nutritional factors that reduce the risk for heart disease are essential parts of well-known dietary staples. At least, staples for some. Many such foods and ingredients are not necessarily staples in the modern Western diet.
Naturex takes plant-based ingredients to the next level at SupplySide West 2018
October 22, 2018
Developed through a partnership between Naturex and Cura Global Health Inc, ULTIMINE™ Iron is a whole food iron obtained from koji (Aspergilus oryzae) using a patented fungal fermentation process.
Adults over 50 are focusing particular attention on heart and muscle health
June 27, 2018
A recent IFIC survey asked more than 1,000 adults over 50 years old how they make decisions on their eating habits, if they understand their dietary needs and what is motivating them to make positive changes.