Heart Health

Fiber intake comes with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a large-scale study published in the August issue of the Journal of Nutrition.

A meta-analysis of 15 studies has concluded that 'calcium supplements are associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack),' but the study , published online yesterday at the British Medical Journal, has received swift criticism from industry organizations.

It’s a fact often repeated: Heart disease is still the leading killer in the United States. The good news is that there are drugs and natural aids that can help consumers fight some of the mechanisms of heart disease, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

The baby boomer generation may be associated with cultural revolution and a redefinition of traditional values. However, as the oldest of this generation move through their sixties, most will face the same health concerns that have dogged several generations of their predecessors.

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As part of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2, 2010, in Amsterdam.

Cargill (Minneapolis) has announced plans to unveil an 'industry-first' omega-3-fortified cooking oil derived from canola seed and flaxseed at the upcoming Institute of Food Technologists... (IFT) Annual Food Expo in July. According to Cargill, the oil offers consumers a good source of omega-3, while eliminating possible taste and formulation challenges involved with oils derived from omega-3 sources such as fish oil.

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Ingredient supplier Triarco (Wayne, NJ) has launched Aqua 10, a patented water-soluble coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) powder designed for optimal dry and liquid blending. CoQ10 can be difficult to incorporate in beverages and other products because of its molecular weight and characteristic solubility-factors that can also hinder bioavailability, says the company. It says that Aqua 10 demonstrates approximately 50% better absorption when compared with typical CoQ10.

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Thanks to a wave of media publicity, resveratrol has become a star in the supplement aisle. It can be found in capsules and pills, but until recently, it had not made a lot of headway in functional foods.

You may think of Mars Inc. as the purveyor of some of your favorite chocolate candies-M&M'S, Snickers, Dove. With a new endeavor, however, the company has launched itself into the dietary supplements arena.

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In 2010, Boston will be home to a $20 million study on the effects vitamin D and fish oil have in reducing the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease in humans, reports the Boston Globe.

A new study in the June 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine concluded that nonprescription red yeast rice may have cholesterol-lowering qualities.