Omega-3 may improve cardio measures in overweight teens: Study
Daily supplements of the omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may improve blood pressure levels in slightly overweight teenage boys.
Archives for September 21, 2010
US Vitamin K market set for explosion?
With the entrance of a new vitamin K2 ingredient onto the US market, NutraIngredients-USA catches up with the state of play of vitamin K.
Canada warns against herbal erectile dysfunction products
Health Canada is warning consumers about 13 sexual dysfunction products because they are laced with either sildenafil, a pharma ingredient typically used in sexual aids like Viagra.
Vitamin D3 may protect against endometrial cancer: Study
Increased dietary intakes of vitamin D3 could prevent the cancer causing effects of obesity by up to 42 percent, according to researchers.
Special edition: Asia
Korea: 'Stringent' regulations promote functional food potential
The Korean functional food market hinges on obtaining the nation’s precious ingredient claim approval, but breaking that barrier opens the floodgates to huge market potential, according to an industry expert.