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Essential Vitamin E

Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a nutrient essential for life and critical to every cell in the body.

June 1, 2013

Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a nutrient essential for life and critical to every cell in the body.

Organic Spirulina “Superfood”

The GRAS certification follows a two-year program to enhance the flavor of its spirulina.

March 22, 2013

Valensa International recently announced GRAS certification of its Parry Organic Spirulina ingredient.

Calcium Supplements May Harm Men

February 5, 2013

Calcium supplements could be harming the men who take them by raising their risk of dying from heart disease, experts have warned.

Cranberry Juice Benefits Overrated?

January 16, 2013

The health benefits of drinking cranberry juice by the gallon may have been overrated after University of Manchester research suggests antioxidants may be harmful to cell processes.

“Well-Red” Nutrition

January 15, 2013

Pomegranates are a source of polyphenol antioxidants that help protect the body against free radicals—unstable molecules that cause damage to the human body over time.

Microencapsulating Antioxidants into Cookies

December 14, 2012

A new study found it is possible to create cookies enriched with antioxidants from grape seeds.

2013 Ingredients for Health Reference – Antioxidants for Health

December 13, 2012

Product launches claiming to contain free-radical-fighting antioxidants are still in abundance worldwide.

Green Tea May Reduce Cancer Risk

October 30, 2012

Older women who regularly drink green tea may have slightly lower risks of colon, stomach and throat cancers than women who make no time for tea.

Nutritional Ingredient Trend-tracking

October 29, 2012

A 2012 Prepared Foods’ survey explores challenges to functional foods’ success and investigates attitudes toward nutritional components, such as omega-3s, probiotics, protein and antioxidants, as well as phytosterols and fruit- and vegetable-based ingredients.