Calcium is an essential macronutrient whose primary function is the mineralisation of the skeleton (it is about 25% of bone dry weight and represents an average of 1,5% body weight). Calcium enrichment helps to compensate for diets deficient in calcium and helps fight against osteoporosis.

PL Thomas, in association with Isocell S.A., Paris, recently announced the publication of the results of a new human clinical study using its exclusive dietary supplement ingredient, GliSODin®, in The International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.

Cardiovascular health is not just a senior concern. With children as young as age 10 showing signs of arterial plaque, effective heart health begins early.

The antioxidant resveratrol, which is commonly found in red wine and grapes, may significantly reduce an individual's chances of developing metabolic syndrome, a collection of cardio-metabolic risk factors that often leads to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Probiotic yogurt is renowned for aiding intestinal health, but now scientists believe that it may also help treat depression.

BI Nutraceuticals has added a new team member, Alison Raban, a food technologist charged with product development and creating custom solutions for BI's food and beverage clients.

July 2011 - Hempseed is a novel functional food and nutraceutical that contains several health-promoting bioactive ingredients that show promise in disease prevention and reduction. Due to its positive nutritional characteristics, there is potentially a large market for its use in food products and dietary supplements.

There are almost 3.5 billion males in the world, and 57% are between the ages of 20-65 years old. This huge market of almost 2 billion adult men is in the prime of their productivity.

Aker BioMarine Antarctic (Aker BM) announced the U.S. FDA has accepted with no objections the notification of its independent GRAS determination for Superba™ Krill oil for use as a food ingredient.