Consumers’ attitudes toward food and nutritional products have greatly changed over the last century.

The FDA is allowing an increased number of health claims that link dietary components with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

O.C. Lugo, an international source for high-quality nutritional and functional ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, is best known for its extensive line of gelatin products, including kosher fish gelatin.

Prolibra[tm] Whey Mineral Protein is an ingredient that induces positive changes in body composition by promoting fat loss, while maintaining lean body mass.

A prebiotic mineral formulation, CalciLife, now can be found in a soluble form for use in a wider selection of foods and beverages.

Iron-deficiency anemia is probably the most prevalent nutritional deficiency in the world.

Proteins ride high on low-carb trend

Interest grows in whey proteins

Protein derivatives must multi-task

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (Washington) reports that, “Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals (8 million women, 2 million men) are estimated to already have the disease.”

The most recent USDA dietary surveys report that about half of women in childbearing years have iron intakes below the mean requirements and some 95% have intakes below the RDA.