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Provexis enjoys fruits of health claims victory

19-Nov-2009 - Provexis chief executive officer, Stephen Moon tells Shane Starling why becoming the first company to...

The changing face of omega-3 supply

18-Nov-2009 - The omega-3 marine-sourced supply chain is changing as the success of the ingredient attracts new...

Selenium supplements linked to high cholesterol

17-Nov-2009 - Taking selenium supplements may increase cholesterol levels by as much as 10 per cent, according...

Sterols do not affect antioxidant defences: Study

16-Nov-2009 - Dietary supplements of plant sterols do not adversely affect our antioxidant defences, says a new...

Omega-3 emulsion could boost stability of functional drinks

12-Nov-2009 - Dairy and beverage manufacturers can incorporate long-chain omega-3 fatty acids into their products without compromising...

Bilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart health

09-Nov-2009 - Extracts from bilberry may prevent the build up of plaques in the arteries, preventing hardening...

Nano curcumin could boost spice’s health benefits

09-Nov-2009 - Nano-sized curcumin capsules may boost the body’s uptake of the ingredient, and enhance its potential...

Lychee extract may trim waist fat: Study

04-Nov-2009 - An extract from lychees may reduce abdominal fat in people with metabolic syndrome, a lead...

Dairy proteins again linked to blood pressure benefits

04-Nov-2009 - A combination of milk proteins may reduce salt-induced increases in blood pressure by about 10...

Low vitamin D again linked to higher mortality

03-Nov-2009 - Low blood levels of vitamin D have again been linked to lower survival in...

Walnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart health

03-Nov-2009 - Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood...

Folic acid shows benefits for diabetic heart health

02-Nov-2009 - Supplements of folic acid may reverse the detrimental changes in blood vessel health associated with...

EU doctors back elderly vitamin D fortification

29-Oct-2009 - A coalition of European doctors has recommended vitamin D be given to over-75s at 600-800IU...

Nutrient database can assist health claims

27-Oct-2009 - Pooling nutrient information is becoming an important and time efficient way for companies scientific data...

EU doctors deciding on elderly vitamin D levels

26-Oct-2009 - A group of European doctors is moving toward a vitamin D recommended level for the...

Krill oil safe, well tolerated and effective, says study

26-Oct-2009 - Daily supplements of omega-3-rich krill oil is a safe and effective way of increasing levels...

Special edition: Healthy chocolate

Regulation: the rules governing healthy chocolate

23-Oct-2009 - In the final part of our series on healthy chocolate, NutraIngredients scans the regulatory landscape...

Plant stanol and sterol claims now law in EU

23-Oct-2009 - Two of the three article 14 cholesterol-lowering health claim opinions relating to plant sterols and...

Consumer response to health claims varies by country: Study

23-Oct-2009 - Italians are unswayed by healthy messages and images on foods, whereas the Finnish respond to...

Special edition: Healthy chocolate

Supply: Sourcing heart healthy chocolate

22-Oct-2009 - In the third part of a special series on the health benefits of cocoa polyphenols,...

Special edition: Healthy chocolate

Science: Getting to the heart of chocolate’s benefits

21-Oct-2009 - In the second part of our special series on the health benefits of cocoa polyphenols,...

Special edition: Healthy chocolate

Markets: functional chocolate finding its feet

20-Oct-2009 - In the first of a four-part special series, NutraIngredients.com dips its investigative strawberry into the...

Heart health claims grow in uncertain times

19-Oct-2009 - Heart health claims are becoming an increasingly common sight in food stores but Leatherhead Food...

Scientists attack proposed EU omega-3 DRVs

16-Oct-2009 - An international consortium of concerned lipid scientists says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)-recommended omega-3...

Omega-3 may protect healthy men from chest pains

16-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DPA, and DHA may protect men against acute...

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