A pilot study has found that resveratrol in combination with vitamin D3 lowered the rate of hospitalization among a cohort of subjects who tested positive for COVD-19.
A couple who discovered the power of the Haskap berry while in Canada developed so much faith in their qualities, they have set up a company dedicated to the power fruit.
A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products
An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function.
The polyphenols in pomegranate juice beneficially affected the balance of steroidal hormones among trained weightlifters but did not cut an inflammation marker, a recent study found.
Researchers in Poland found that male rowers who consumed pomegranate fruit juice had a significantly higher total antioxidant capacity after strenuous exercise than those that didn’t.
Adding an industrial by-product of olive oil dramatically improves the nutritional content of fish burgers, but an additional extraction process is needed to achieve satisfactory taste, say researchers.
Microwaving and grilling are the best approaches to preserve mushrooms’ nutritional profile, a study reveals, trumping methods like boiling and deep-frying.
German fruit extract supplier TropExtract GMBH has submitted an article 13.5 proprietary and emerging science dossier linking Amazonian superfruit extract acai and antioxidant activity to the European Union health claims process.
Crossing clementines and blood oranges may yield a new citrus hybrid with an enhanced content of antioxidant phytochemicals, according to new research from Europe.
Addition of a grape seed extract to bread may not only increase the antioxidant content of the staple, but also inhibit formation of a potential toxin, says new research.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has turned down an article 13.5 health claim linking omega-3 consumption and boosted antioxidant activity in the body.
The list of tests available to assess antioxidant activity may look like a page ripped from a World War II code book, but understanding how the results are complementary is vital for the continued success of antioxidants.
Fresh evidence from researchers in the US suggests that substituting refined sweeteners with unrefined equivalents in food formulations could raise disease-fighting antioxidants in consumer diets.
Wild blueberries have greater antioxidant content than common fruits such as apples, bananas, red grapes and strawberries according to Cornell University researchers.
Ingredients firm Natreon is set to expand its reach in the Asian
market after teaming up with Maypro, a US-based firm with a strong
presence in the Japanese and Asian markets for functional foods and
dietary supplements.
The microalgae Chlorella vulgaris could be a rich source
of extractable antioxidants, and provide potent alternatives to
synthetics like butylhydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated
hydroxytoluene (BHT), suggests new research form Spain.
'Antioxidants' crop up every where, from beverage cans to cereal
packets. But industry must wake up to over use of the antioxidant
tag before the term loses meaning for consumers.
Raspberries possess about 50 per cent higher antioxidant activity
than strawberries, and storage or processing into jams does not
remove the valuable compounds, as growing consumer awareness of
health benefits drive sales.
Canadian researchers have identified certain types of apple with
superior polyphenol content and antioxidant action, a discovery
that highlights the potential for developing a disease-fighting
super fruit, writes Jess Halliday.
Food makers using processed apples in their food formulations can
maximise on the health-boosting antioxidant component of the fruit
with a new study backing up previous findings that suggest levels
of polyphenols are dependent on...
Black beans are a rich but overlooked source of antioxidants that
may provide health benefits similar to some common fruits including
grapes, apples and cranberries, finds a new study.
Processing fruit and vegetables is known to reduce their vitamin C
content, but this does not necessarily mean that their antioxidant
properties are reduced, claim scientists in the US.
Researchers from the US Department of Agriculture have found that
herbs are an abundant source of antioxidants and could provide
potential anticancer benefits when supplementing a balanced diet.
Coffee contains four times the amount of health-boosting
antioxidants as green tea, reveals a new study that examined the
effects of green tea, cocoa, herbal teas and coffee on antioxidant
activity.
