Cancer Risk Reduction

Blue California: Healthy Aging

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

An in-vitro study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, demonstrated how Blue California’s ErgoActive® ergothioneine helped to preserve telomere length and reduced the rate of telomere shortening under oxidative stress.

Say No To Cancer… with Diet

mjanthony4@gmail.com (Mark Anthony PhD) — Fri, 12 May 2017 10:30:00 -0400

The big picture of cancer risk reduction hasn’t changed much in decades, and the dietary prescription remains, “increase the proportion of fruits and vegetables in the diet and maintain a healthy body weight.” However, attention increasingly is turning to more specific ingredients.

Cancer Patient Nutrition

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Designed specifically to support the unique nutritional needs of cancer patients, the product portfolio is power-packed with nutrition, providing a much-needed balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

2014 Ingredients for Health Reference

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Prepared Foods and its NutraSolutions brand present this annual “Ingredients for Health” reference.

Bioavailability of Antioxidants in Whole Grains

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:31:00 -0500

The link between whole grain consumption and the reduction of chronic disease risk is well-documented.

2014 Ingredients for Health Reference - Antioxidants for Health

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Prepared Foods and its NutraSolutions brand present this annual “Ingredients for Health” reference.

Antioxidants: New Food Science, Ingredients

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:42:00 -0500

Details of a unique, infrared drying method by Vivid Harvest that preserves the vitamin and antioxidant content and capacity of fruits and vegetables was presented by Rodger Jonas, director of national sales, PL Thomas Inc., in his Prepared Foods’ R&D Application Seminar titled “Effects of Drying Methods on Vitamin C Content.”

Nutraceutical Health Benefits

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:13:00 -0400

Although most micronutrients are anything but new, some have been newly emphasized as a result of recent studies.

Heart Health, Cancer Fighter

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:20:00 -0400

Nutraceuticals International Group has begun distributing SelectSIEVE Olive, an extract containing highly concentrated flavonoids from the olive.

Healthy Prostate, Bladder

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Kemin describes new AssuriTEA Men’s Health as a proprietary formula of catechins and theaflavins that supports urological health—a top health concern for older men.

Fiber Compound Could Stop Progression of Cancer

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:55:00 -0500

A compound found in fiber could play a part in stopping the progression of cancer, according to a new study in mice.

2013 Ingredients for Health Reference – Cancer: Reducing Risk

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“Raw” food product launches are gaining momentum worldwide, whereby ingredients contained within are not processed and remain intact for superior nutrition benefits. The “superfood” notion also continues to be used by many food and beverage companies to convey foods which have high phytonutrient content and that may confer health benefits, such as cancer risk reduction.

Green Tea May Reduce Cancer Risk

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:41:00 -0400

Older women who regularly drink green tea may have slightly lower risks of colon, stomach and throat cancers than women who make no time for tea.

Breast Cancer Fighter?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0400

Already one of the world’s most popular fruits, mangos might also be one of the healthiest. New research, presented at the FASEB Experimental Biology 2012 meeting, not only suggests people who eat mangos have a better diet, but note that the fruit also contains a substance that could have an effect on breast cancer cell proliferation.

Cancer: Reducing Risk

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:20:00 -0500

The term “Superfood” has been coined to convey foods which have a high phytonutrient content and may confer health benefits, such as cancer risk reduction. Foods with inherently high nutrition benefits, such as acai, blueberries, broccoli and chia, are viewed by consumers as natural remedies to fight disease.

Dietary Selenium on Ovarian Cancer

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:14:00 -0400

A high intake of dietary selenium -- but not selenium from supplements -- might reduce the risk for ovarian cancer.

Glutathione for Health

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:52:00 -0400

Glutathione is an endogenously produced compound that protects the body against the bombardment of free radicals. Lifestyle choices may put the population at risk for glutathione deficiency.

Cancer-fighting Potential of Black Raspberries

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:41:00 -0500

Black raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumors in two mouse models of the disease, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study.

Emerging Health Benefits for TRADITIONAL NUTRIENTS

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:23:00 -0500

Research supports new health advantages for well-established vitamins, minerals, pre- and probiotics, and omega fatty acids. Such health conditions range from weight management and eye health to cognition and cancer risk reduction.

2011 Ingredients for Health Reference

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:29:00 -0500

As marketers of conventional foods, functional foods and dietary supplements pore over data looking for new product opportunities that answer consumer needs, foods and beverages that address health issues, often specific health conditions, come to the forefront.

Bioactives for Foods

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:04:00 -0400

Some suppliers have long delivered safe, high-quality nutraceutical ingredients for the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries, but interest is growing among food companies. Some attendees witnessed this at one supplierís booth at the 2010 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Food Expo in Chicago.

Research Updates on ANTIOXIDANTS TO OMEGA-3S

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:19:00 -0400

Continuing scientific studies investigate the ability of omega-3s and antioxidant foods -- such as chocolate, spices, green tea, soy and fruit -- to assist with a range of health issues, including heart health, cognitive function and diabetes.

NutraNews: Products -- June 2010

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:16:00 -0400

Consumers equate blueberries with antioxidant power and readily accept them incorporated into any product. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Boston, blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity.

NUTRITIONAL Product Opportunities

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:33:00 -0500

Regulators begin to impact functional food efforts, yet opportunities remain, as we explore nutritional ingredient trends.

2010 Ingredients for Health REFERENCE

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:24:00 -0500

Manufacturers weigh in on upcoming ingredient and formulations trends, from dietary fiber to green tea extracts, low-fat to satiety-enhancing foods.

Products -- July 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:50:00 -0400

A new study indicates hair attributes and condition can benefit from a flax ingredient. Consumption of Glanbia Nutritionals’ proprietary, beauty-from-within, enriched flax ingredient increased the luster, shine and overall condition of human hair, according to the company.

Satiety: Feeling Full

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:00 -0400

Satiety-enhancing foods include some that are able to fill the gut but be markedly reduced (e.g., fiber, polydextrose), while others will affect the release of gut hormones, influencing satiety and appetite.

Tea Time

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major catechin in green tea, is associated with reduced risk of cancer; improved gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health, glucose metabolism; and alleviation of allergies and arthritis.

Mood Food to Women's Health

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Studies report on topics from consumers’ moods toward food to a few of particular significance to women’s health.

Label-friendly, Non-allergenic Flaxseed

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Pizzey’s SelectGrad and BevGrad Milled Flaxseed ingredients offer a complex matrix of ALA omega-3 fatty acids (22%), lignans, dietary fiber, antioxidants and other natural nutraceutical compounds.