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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.

Clarinol CLA, from Lipid Nutrition, is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which reduces body fat and increases lean muscle.

Diabetics and consumers interested in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and weight control can benefit from foods made with FenuPure[tm].

The same DHA used in U.S. infant formulas and trusted by moms is available for food/beverage applications.

Condition-specific fortification enhances product value by utilizing complementary nutrients directed at a specific physiological function.

Spirulina is a special form of blue-green algae (Earth's most nutritious green super-food) that promotes immune health and provides natural antioxidant protection.

Taiyo offers Suntheanine[r], a unique amino acid of green tea which reduces stress without drowsiness; Sunphenon[r], a line of high-grade green tea bases, and green tea antioxidants; and Matcha Powder, a natural green tea leaf powder.

Mars Inc. conducted a two-day meeting in Switzerland in July, and the company announced the conclusions of several studies demonstrating the flavanols found in cocoa and dark chocolate have heart health benefits and may boost blood flow to certain regions of the brain.

RFI Ingredients can design custom beverage or supplement formulations to meet your application needs.