BASF doesn’t make food, beverages or dietary supplements. But the company helps its customers make these products better with intelligent system solutions and high-quality products.
There are over 50 clinical studies published on Chr. Hansen's LA-5[r] Lactobacillus acidophilus, BB-12[r] Bifidobacterium and L. casei 431[r], reporting enhanced intestinal well-being and immunity.
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?