Biopolymer protection may be boost to probiotic industry
A new biopolymer technology that protects probiotic bacteria during transit through the body could provide a major boost for the industry, according to new research.
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Aronia berry extracts may enhance blood flow: Human data
An extract from aronia berries may improve blood flow measures and reduce markers of clotting in people with metabolic syndrome, according to new data from Poland.
ChromaDex seals African botanical standards deal
ChromaDex has signed a deal with the Association for African Medicinal Plants Standards (AAMPS) to sell and market its botanical standards and the African Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
Pea protein shows blood pressure-lowering potential
Proteins isolated from peas may reduce blood pressure in both rats and humans, says a new study from Canada that adds to the cardiovascular benefits of the proteins.