This white paper focuses on pycnogenol, a natural ingredient extracted from French maritime pine bark. Although there are many potential uses for pycnogenol, the most well-studied use is for improving vascular health, as a result of improved endothelial function and venous insufficiency.

This two-article series focuses on the different nutritional stages of a consumer’s life. Part 2, this article, provides an overview of the nutrition needs of teenagers, Baby Boomers and seniors. Part 1 touches on needs during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Please see the link in the article.

The results of two new studies contribute to the growing body of research demonstrating adequate dairy consumption, as part of a nutrient-rich, balanced diet, may help maintain metabolic health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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.

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.

Healthy women who consumed the omega-3, tomato juice combination had lower levels of cardiovascular disease markers compared with women who consumed only the tomato juice, according to results of a small trial.

The high-purity, food-grade potassium chloride produced by K+S KALI GmbH, called KaliSel, will be used to market potassium chloride KCl FCC, FAO, WHO, E 508 in its already proven, excellent quality.

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been the subject of a variety of studies, research and investigation. It is popular not only because of its health benefits; it also incorporates a wide range of flavors that appeal to the masses.

A new study, conducted at the University of Indonesia, has proven that an olive leaf extract is as efficient as the widely used pharmaceutical Captopril in lowering elevated blood pressure levels.