Nutraceutical companies respond to CVD with products that control cholesterol levels, increase fiber intake and contain omega-3s, phytosterols, garlic and other beneficial ingredients.
Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are both beneficial microflora naturally present in the intestinal tract, and studies show they promote enhanced gut function and stability, improve protection against infection and cancers, reduce blood cholesterol, enhance immune response and more.
An omega-3 powder has received USA FDA GRAS affirmation. Ocean Nutrition Canada’s omega-3 powder fish oil ingredient has a very high nutritional density of omega-3.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a petition for a health claim suggesting the consumption of soy protein-based foods may reduce the risks of certain types of cancer, including breast, prostate and colon cancer.
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.
Michael A. Crawford of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition believes the future mental health, possibly the survival, of the human race may depend on protecting the Earth’s marine environment and resources.
Erie Foods International Inc. and Murray Goulburn Nutritionals have added lactoferrin and GMP to their current line of fresh curd caseinates, caseins, whey protein isolates and milk protein concentrates.