There are over 50 clinical studies published on Chr. Hansen's LA-5[r] Lactobacillus acidophilus, BB-12[r] Bifidobacterium and L. casei 431[r], reporting enhanced intestinal well-being and immunity.
Eupoly[r] EPA-DHA omega-3 oil from Puleva Biotech was designed especially for use in functional food and beverages, without the associated off-flavor issues of alternative omega-3 sources.
Fish oils are beneficial, but they can have off-flavors. OmegaSource’s omega-3 oil claims to be tasteless and odorless, allowing products to perform as expected.
A study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005, 81:792) found that subjects with moderately high cholesterol experienced a 6% drop in total cholesterol after taking a 5g daily dose of ImmunoLin[r], an immunoglobulin protein isolate, over a period of three weeks.
Biodar, a member of LycoRed Group, specializes in providing innovative solutions of microencapsulated vitamins, minerals and alginate beadlets for the nutritional supplement and functional food markets.
Regular consumption of soy protein-containing foods and beverages may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women by as much as 22%, reports a study published in The International Journal of Cancer Prevention.
Nutraceutical companies respond to CVD with products that control cholesterol levels, increase fiber intake and contain omega-3s, phytosterols, garlic and other beneficial ingredients.