Curcumin may match exercise for heart health benefits: RCT data
Daily supplements of curcumin may benefit cardiovascular health to the same extent as exercise for postmenopausal women, says new data from a clinical trial from Japan.
Archives for October 31, 2012
Resveratrol may not have heart health benefits, says study
The red wine compound resveratrol may not have the metabolic benefits that previous research has suggested it may possess, according to new research data.
Kemin targets ‘significant opportunities’ in men’s health sector with tea extract
The men’s health sector has a new entrant as Kemin introduces a proprietary formula of catechins and theaflavins to support urological health.
Chromadex to develop validated analytical tests for milk thistle, turmeric
Chromadex will develop create single laboratory validated methods for the quantitative determination of total silymarin content of milk thistle and of total curcuminoid content in turmeric under a government contract, the company announced Monday.
Bayer's acquisition of Schiff creates billion-dollar powerhouse
The combination of Schiff Nutrition and Bayer AG has created a powerhouse in the U.S. market with deep financial resources and global reach, said experts contacted by NutraIngredients-USA.
Resveratrol study results don’t tell the whole story on benefits: Expert
A new study that concluded resveratrol does not have metabolic benefits in relatively healthy middle-aged women is "flawed" and "tells us very little about the benefits or non-benefits of resveratrol", says the chairman of GNC’s Medical Advisor Board.