Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major catechin in green tea, is associated with reduced risk of cancer; improved gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health, glucose metabolism; and alleviation of allergies and arthritis.

Colloides Naturels’ revolutionary Fibregum[tm], 100% acacia gum, has been proven to significantly reduce the total glycemic index of food products.

Pizzey’s SelectGrad and BevGrad Milled Flaxseed ingredients offer a complex matrix of ALA omega-3 fatty acids (22%), lignans, dietary fiber, antioxidants and other natural nutraceutical compounds.

FDA’s heart health claim for foods including omega-3 EPA/DHA has consumers searching for a trusted source of EPA/DHA for foods.

Fibersol[r]-2, a 90% water-soluble dietary fiber from Matsutani America Inc., offers a number of health benefits to consumers.

Palm oil is essentially rich in both the saturated palmitic (45%) and monounsaturated oleic acids (40%).

The FDA acknowledges that both soy protein and sterols can provide a means for consumers to help reduce their risk of heart disease as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Research associates diets rich in tomatoes with good cardiovascular, prostate and skin health.

GTC Nutrition is a recognized leader in providing natural, science-based ingredients to the food and supplement industries including NutraFlora[r] short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS[r]), which promotes mineral absorption and digestive health; Aquamin[tm] natural mineral source to provide essential minerals; CalciLife[tm] prebiotic mineral formulation for overall bone health; Natureal[tm] oat bran concentrate for heart health and low-glycemic benefits; and Polyglobe[r] xylitol, a naturally occurring polyol that helps reduce the incidence of dental caries.

Consumption of 5g/day and 8g/day of inulin and the impact on changes in bifidobacteria, bacteroides, Clostridia and Lactobacilli/Enterococci composition of human feces was investigated by researchers S. Kolida, D. Meyer and G.R. Gibson.