Nutraceutical companies respond to CVD with products that control cholesterol levels, increase fiber intake and contain omega-3s, phytosterols, garlic and other beneficial ingredients.
The potential for cosmeceuticals in the U.S. has been lauded for years, especially considering the growing number of mature Baby Boomers seeking to recapture, if not improve upon, their youth.
Two thousand years ago, Hippocrates said, "Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food." Was he anticipating the advent of functional foods? And, will functional foods follow the difficult path supplements are now experiencing?
Green tea is well known for its health properties--such as weight control, reducing body fat and improving heart health-- and has been used for detoxifying the body and its overall good health.
O.C. Lugo, an international source for high-quality nutritional and functional ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, is best known for its extensive line of gelatin products, including kosher fish gelatin.
Proponents of nutrigenomics maintain that understanding one’s genetic make up provides for more accurate dietary guidance. Here’s a look at an emerging science that already has made significant advances.
At the SupplySide East International Trade Show and Conference, Cargill showcased a variety of food product concepts, including OptaFlex[tm] chondroitin sports gel dietary supplement, as well as a chai tea
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