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Omega-3s may boost performance for cyclists: Study
Supplements containing omega-3s may increase concentrations of NO and boost blood flow, thereby enhancing exercise performance in cyclists, says a new study from Poland.
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Pine bark extract may boost endothelial function in at-risk people
Daily supplements of extracts from French Maritime Pine bark may strengthen metabolic parameters, reduce LDL cholesterol and curb oxidative stress in people with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Dispatches from vitafoods europe 2015
Croatian supplements face challenges following EU membership
Black market crack downs, neighbourhood kudos and moving goal posts - Croatia's supplement industry has seen big changes since it became a member of the European Union in July 2013.
Nutritional drink marketing linked to music, sports & politics may be most effective, study reveals
Manufacturers of high-end juices, nutritional shakes and smoothies likely will get more bang from their advertising buck in marketing associated with music, sports, technology and politics, according to consumer research conducted by CivicScience.
Botanical Adulterants Program endorsed by four international health professional groups
The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Integrative Healthcare Policy Consortium, American Herbalists Guild, and Irish Register of Herbalists have thrown their support behind the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2015
Omniactive passes 10,000 farmer threshold for lutein supply program
Omniactive Health Technologies has passed a milestone with the enrollment of more than 10,000 farmers in its lutein supply program, the company said Wednesday at the Vitafoods Europe trade show in Geneva, Switzerland.
Scientists develop low-allergen soybean
A new low-allergen variety of soy bean has been developed using conventional methods.