Arteriosclerosis is triggered by the constriction of blood vessels caused when plaque forms as a result of a high blood cholesterol level.

Consumers’ attitudes toward food and nutritional products have greatly changed over the last century.

From mom’s ringing endorsement to the FDA’s first food-specific health claim, oats are well established as an important component to a healthful diet. In fact, beta-glucan, the active ingredient in oat soluble fiber, has been shown to provide significant heart-health benefits, such as lower cholesterol levels and reduced hypertension.

Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are both beneficial microflora naturally present in the intestinal tract, and studies show they promote enhanced gut function and stability, improve protection against infection and cancers, reduce blood cholesterol, enhance immune response and more.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing a petition for a health claim suggesting the consumption of soy protein-based foods may reduce the risks of certain types of cancer, including breast, prostate and colon cancer.

O.C. Lugo, an international source for high-quality nutritional and functional ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, is best known for its extensive line of gelatin products, including kosher fish gelatin.

Erie Foods International Inc. and Murray Goulburn Nutritionals have added lactoferrin and GMP to their current line of fresh curd caseinates, caseins, whey protein isolates and milk protein concentrates.

At the SupplySide East International Trade Show and Conference, Cargill showcased a variety of food product concepts, including OptaFlex[tm] chondroitin sports gel dietary supplement, as well as a chai tea

A prebiotic mineral formulation, CalciLife, now can be found in a soluble form for use in a wider selection of foods and beverages.

A healthy, flaxseed-based, low-net-carb pizza crust technology was introduced to convention goers at Natural Products Expo West (March 4-6, Anaheim, Calif.).