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New Review Sheds Light on Different Estrogenic Profiles of Phytoestrogens

A recently published review, completed by researchers from Frutarom and Wageningen University, the Netherlands, provides a greater understanding of how different phytoestrogens have unique profiles that determine their health effects.
March 18, 2013
Phytoestrogens primarily belong to the class of isoflavonoids and are plant-based compounds with estrogenic activity.
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Organic Coconut Sugar for Diabetic Applications

AKFP offers all-natural, low-glycemic index sugar for specialty baked goods, energy bars, beverages and other applications.
March 1, 2013
American Key Food Products has introduced Suchero brand organic coconut palm sugar to the North American market.
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Resistance is Useful

Lonza Group Ltd. developed ResistAid as a proprietary, natural immune-support ingredient with the ability to modulate and support appropriate immune response.
February 19, 2013
The immune system is a highly complex and interrelated system that has two pathways to address foreign substances...
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“Science” By Scare Tactic

Carrageenan, a naturally occurring seaweed extract, is widely used in foods and non-foods to improve texture and stability.
February 18, 2013
Carrageenan, a naturally occurring seaweed extract, is widely used in foods and non-foods to improve texture and stability.
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Targeted Immune Health

February 18, 2013
WILD Flavors used SupplyWide West to present a seminar titled “Novel Bioactives for Targeted Immune Health.”
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Potent Olive Extract

February 15, 2013
Indena says its olive fruit extract Opextan obtained self-affirmed GRAS status for use as a food ingredient in a number of food categories.
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Resistant Starch Can Replace Flour

Ingredion says a new sensory study shows that its resistant starch could be used to increase the dietary fiber content of certain foods.
February 14, 2013
Ingredion says a new sensory study shows that its resistant starch could be used to increase the dietary fiber content of certain foods.
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Folic Acid and Autism

Folic acid could lower risk of autism.
February 13, 2013
Folic acid is already recommended to prevent birth defects, but the supplement could lower risk of autism as well.
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Zinc on the Radar

February 8, 2013
Many Americans take zinc supplements to zap colds, and a new study seeks to explain how the mineral works.
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