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.
A University of Adelaide study has shown that tomatoes may be an effective alternative to medication in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, thus preventing cardiovascular disease.
BI Nutraceuticals is now offering steam-sterilized chia seeds to its customers. The company’s chia seeds have been sterilized using BI’s Protexx HP process,
Consumers are increasingly aware of the relationship between diet and health, and are the driving force behind the development of new health food and supplement products.
Glutathione is an endogenously produced compound that protects the body against the bombardment of free radicals. Lifestyle choices may put the population at risk for glutathione deficiency.
Most consumers are generally aware of what makes up nutritious meals, but end up choosing unhealthy options instead. It is a classic case of knowing what we should eat vs. what we actually do.
Algatechnologies announced its AstaPure® brand has obtained GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status from the FDA for use in food and beverages applications.
Scientists in Japan have discovered that tomatoes contain a nutrient, which could tackle the onset of vascular diseases. The research has revealed that an extracted compound, 9-oxo-octadecadienoic, has anti-dyslipidemic affects.
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