Heart Health

A preclinical trial shows first-ever in vivo evidence of the fruit's mechanisms of action on endothelial function.

CocoaVia makes cocoa flavanols available in capsule format.

A meta-analysis attempts to clear the uncertainty around this tomato-based nutrient.

Saudi researchers perform the first direct comparison of garlic and the drug atenolol.

The juice of blood oranges and blonde oranges appears to down-regulate blood clotting.

CaPre krill oil lowered triglycerides more than 20% in eight weeks.

Research-supported AppleActiv delivers the healthy nutrients of apples in a convenient, neutral tasting powder.

Bread might deliver beets (and their nutrients) in a compliant-friendly fashion.

A European health claim supports cocoa flavanols for their contribution to healthy blood flow.

Chia Omega line boasts vegan and vegetarian formulations.

The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is perhaps best known for its tart taste and penchant for staining clothes. In the past several years, however, the flowering fruit has taken on a different image. With much financial help from product marketer, and now ingredient supplier, POM Wonderful (Los Angeles), pomegranates are increasingly regarded as superfruits. Largely by its own doing, POM Wonderful can now report that “more people were introduced to pomegranate products last year than any year in history.”

Why vitamin K2 could be the missing link for bone health strategies.

Oat beta-glucan ingredient named one of the most innovative products of the year.

But how does the fruit compare to statin drugs?

Research shows Sytrinol significantly improves total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels up to 30%, 27%, and 34%, respectively.

The companies are working together again on MenaQ7 vitamin K2, after a four-year break.

The ingredient makes inclusion in aqueous products easier, without requiring extra processing steps such as microencapsulation or emulsification.

Oatworks is a beverage based on fruit purées and concentrates, and oat beta-glucan.

Nexira's Simag ingredient can be formulated into foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.

A large-scale review explains the key differences.

Data shows L-citrulline is 1.6 times more effective at elevating plasma L-arginine levels.

New marine sources and new omega fatty acids are changing the omega market as we know it.

Whether used as whole seeds or in its milled form, flax has huge potential.

SelectSieve Olive contains highly concentrated flavonoids from the olive.

Data shows Nitrosigine almost doubles maximum blood flow compared to arginine HCl and has a blood vessel relaxation effect that is almost five times greater than arginine HCl.

The omega-3 supplement is preferentially standardized for EPA.

A study on walnut consumption compares different components of the nut.

Emerging pomegranate research suggests new applications.

Another study finds the pine bark extract can benefit heart health.

The nibs are sweetened with coconut palm sugar.