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Dairy Consumption Linked To Lower Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Disease Risk

International experts present data evaluating the effects of dairy products on chronic disease

September 22, 2014

Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims 17 million lives each year, while complications from high blood pressure take an additional 9.4 million.

The Efficacy of Green Coffee Extract

The efficacy of green coffee extract to impact on an independent risk factor for cardiovascular heart disease has been proven ineffective.

May 8, 2014

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The risk factor, endothelial dysfunction (ED), has also been associated with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

Academy of Nutrition on Nutrition Panel Change

Changes announced to the Nutrition Facts label represent a significant step forward, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

February 28, 2014

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Consumers want information they can use to make healthful choices.

ABA Responds to Paper on Sugary Drinks

In response to a published paper, the American Beverage Association issued a statement.

February 7, 2014

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Among the ABA's points, "This study shows that adult consumption of added sugars has actually declined, as recently reported by the CDC."

Dairy Consumption May Reduce Risk of CVD

May 9, 2011

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Research findings recently published in Diabetes Care found the consumption of dairy products, including cheese alone, was associated with decreased incidence of metabolic syndrome and associated risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Folic Acid No Help to CVD

December 5, 2010

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Folic acid supplements have been linked with lowering blood levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), so it has been thought that taking folic acid might decrease the incidence of events such as heart attack and stroke.

Supplying More Than Ingredients

June 1, 2004

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Innovative vendors are setting themselves apart by offering more than just ingredients.

In partnership with Deerland’s Family First platform, a content series helping product marketers connect consumers with the science-supported health product solutions they seek, this webinar will provide you with the information needed to formulate and market products to address the unique needs of family-conscious, health-minded consumers in today’s complex landscape.

The challenge to food producers in meeting this demand is producing products that match the taste and appearance of the animal products they are replacing. Enzymes play a critical role in processing and formulating many of the foods we consume every day, and they can be utilized to enhance a number of aspects of plant-based foods, from flavor and texture—to aroma, appearance and more.