Vitamin D may boost heart health during weight loss: Study
Supplements of vitamin D may improve cardiovascular health during weight loss, without impacting on how many pounds are shed, suggests a new study.
Archives for April 21, 2009
Potent 30 per cent PAC cranberry extract launched
Lallemand Health Ingredients and Decas Botanical Synergies have debuted a cranberry extract with 30 per cent proanthocyanidins (PACs), a level they say is the highest in the world.
‘You are not number one’, ASA tells Healthspan
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told Healthspan, a Guernsey-based distributor of food supplements to cease making claims that it is the number one supplier of “vitamins and supplements” in the UK.
Low magnesium levels may increase stroke risk
Low blood levels of magnesium may increase the risk of stroke by 25 per cent, suggest findings from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.
Wrigley SWOT analysis gives info for friends and foes
A new SWOT analysis of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company from companiesandmarkets will give insights for potential partners and competitors, said the research company.
Anti-fructose science may be swaying public opinion
Consuming beverages sweetened with fructose leads to weight gain and a build up of abdominal fat, and impairs insulin sensitivity, says a new study.
Report identifies cheapest cities for functional food facilities
South Dakota is the most economic location for a functional food and beverage facility, according to a new study that analyzed geographically-variable operating costs.
Cypress chooses distributor for selenium ingredient
Ingredient firm Cypress Systems has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Amax NutraSource for its selenium yeast ingredient, which was recently approved for use in foods and beverages.
New citrus flavonoids debuted
Illinois-based SourceOne Global Partners has launched new heart health citrus ingredients it says deliver water soluble benefits along with boosting the bioavailability of other heart health ingredients such as omega-3s, CoEnzymeQ10 and Tocotrienols.