Supplements containing grape seed extracts may help reduce blood pressure in people at risk of hypertension, and improve cholesterol levels in people with metabolic syndrome, according to two new studies.
Despite a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning that a sibutramine-laced ‘Brazilian Slimming Coffee’ may pose a 'significant risk' to some US consumers, the product is still widely available online.
Low levels of vitamin D may be responsible for the increased risk of heart disease among diabetic people developing clogged up arteries, according to new research.
Scientists studying pectins that inhibit a protein called galectin-3 - elevated levels of which are associated with a higher risk of heart failure - say their work could create a completely new category of cardiovascular health foods and supplements.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers off pre-workout supplements containing the stimulant DMAA, in reaction to adverse events reported from around the world. But it says the medicines agency must determine if it is an illegal drug or...
Earlier this week we ran a story based on a Euromonitor blog that asked some questions of the efficacy, safety and marketing of food supplements. Here Alan Ruth, PhD, CEO of the Irish Health Trade Association responds...
The French agency responsible for policing the country’s food supplements market told NutraIngredients today the controversial stimulant DMAA has been prioritised by its 2500 agents in a nationwide crackdown.
Large scale trials are needed to ‘definitively’ show that vitamin D can offer benefits across a wide range of health states other than bone disorders, according to experts at the Endocrine Society.
Increased intake of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) could significantly lower blood pressure in around 10 percent of people, according to new research that links a common genetic factor with the vitamin.
Flavonoid compounds from blueberries and strawberries may reduce blood pressure and aid in the prevention of hypertension, suggest findings from a new Trans-Atlantic study.
Taking vitamin C and E supplements starting in early pregnancy does not reduce the risk of hypertensive disorders such as pre-eclampsia that occur during pregnancy, according to a study published the New England Journal of Medicine.
Consumption of a beverage rich in cocoa flavanols may boost blood flow to the muscles and ease the demands on the heart during exercising, says a new study from Australia.
A few cups of hibiscus tea a day may reduce blood pressure and offer cardiovascular benefits for people at risk of developing hypertension, says a new study from Tufts University.
A food supplement for men which claims to help prevent erectile disfunction has been withdrawn from the market because it contains substances similar to sildenafil, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Viagra.
NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the top nutrition research news every two weeks. This week we spill the beans on the potential of chocolate to lower blood pressure.
An antioxidant commonly found in supplements could help people suffering from a compulsive hair-pulling disorder, University of Minnesota scientists have found.
Following a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in olive oil and fruit and vegetables, may improve vascular health and reduce the risk of hypertension, says a new study.
DSM says the buoyancy of the European heart health ingredients market is being matched by some Asian countries where western-style diets and lifestyles are taking hold and bringing concomitant health problems.
Drinking hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to new research presented to the American Heart Association (AHA).
The champagne corks have been popping at DSM’s booth at HIE, as the company celebrated TensGuard winning the show’s gold award for most innovative new health ingredient.
Supplements of extracts from French maritime pine bark may reduce
blood pressure and the use of blood pressure medication among
diabetics, suggest results from a new study.
An increased intake of calcium and vitamin D from non-fat dairy
could reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, suggests
new research from Harvard.
Maitake Products has secured a United States patent for its active
glycoprotein, SX-Fraction, from the maitake (grifola
frondosa) mushroom, and plans to target it to support
metabolic syndrome.
The flora of South Africa is increasingly being studied as a source
of novel nutraceuticals, and Tulbaghia violacea (wild
garlic) may find a role in helping to lower blood pressure,
researchers told the 120th annual meeting of the...
Drinking a whopping seven or more cups of coffee a day could cut
the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 40 per cent, say
Finnish researchers from the country's National Public Health
Institute.
Hydrolysed caseins from goat's milk could lead to a novel
ingredient to prevent the development of high blood pressure, if
results from a rat study can be translated to humans.
Soy and fruit-enriched yogurts could find an important role in the
management of type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure, says new
research from the US.
Fuji Chemical Industry has been granted a US patent for the use of
astaxanthin to reduce inflammation, enabling the manufacturer to
further strengthen its position in the market.
Eating 200 grams of broccoli sprouts every other day during
pregnancy could protect the next generation from heart disease,
suggest results of an animal study.
Researchers in Finland investigating the blood-pressure lowering
effect of a fermented milk drink with a high tripeptide
concentration have concluded that it shows potential as a dietary
approach to hypertension management.
More than three wholegrain servings per day could reduce the risk
of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in
older adults, new research claims.
The UK's medicines regulator is warning consumers not to purchase
or use certain African herbal remedies which may contain toxic
herbal ingredients that could cause life threatening conditions.
Following a high-carbohydrate diet may raise type-2 diabetics'
blood pressure by a modest degree if followed in the long term,
suggest researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center.
A standardized olive leaf extract produced by Frutarom lowered
blood pressure in people with mild hypertension, reported the
company's researchers at a conference last month.
Makers of calcium supplements can make a qualified health claim for
their possible reduction of high blood pressure, after the Food and
Drug Administration concluded that there is some evidence for the
claim.