Heart Health

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.

Health World has already launched its Ethical Nutrients Cholestrienol and Metagenics CholCare dietary supplement products featuring the ingredient.

A study on MegaNatural-BP suggests that a beverage form of grape seed extract can lower blood pressure.

Findings from the "most comprehensive" meta-analysis on garlic and blood lipids.

A multicenter study highlights the oil's monounsaturated fat stores.

A look at top-selling food products presents concern about market awareness of potassium.

The studies will soon be published, reports the ingredient’s supplier Natreon Inc. and its exclusive North American distributor NutraGenesis.

Polyphenolic compounds like those found in dark chocolate and coffee offer protection.

Australian researchers explore proper dosing and tolerability in hypertensive subjects.

Could iridoids present in noni fruit be the difference maker?

Orgenetics went water-soluble with three heart-healthy ingredients: turmeric, CoQ10, and omega-3s.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has responded to two February-published research studies questioning the safety of supplemental calcium nutrition.

In 2009, Del Monte launched a pineapple juice featuring Reducol, marketed for heart health.

Lonza's Niamax is a wax-matrix, extended-release niacin.

Feeding flax to cows improves the health and functional properties of resulting dairy products.

"Cardio Peak" features hawthorn extract and arjuna bark extract.

BioActives’ policosanol, which is marketed under the company’s MicroActive brand name, comes from sugarcane wax.

Plant omega-3s shouldn't be left out of the anti-inflammation story.

Blood pressure support may require months of drinking black tea.

The firm produces its propriety ingredient Reducol, a blend of plant sterols and plant stanols.

Swedish Oat Fiber is a leading producer of oat ingredients rich in beta-glucans.

Pronova BioPharma owns the patent to omega-3 cardiovascular drug Lovaza.

The cranberry expert is unlocking a new ingredient market category: metabolic syndrome.

The company’s newly published method for analyzing flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa-based products may soon benefit the natural product industry, as well as consumers.

A rare study on Chinese subjects yields interesting results.