Plant sterol enriched rye breads may benefit serum lipids: Study
Study shows high fiber rye bread enriched with plant sterols significantly reduces levels of lipids in blood serum. Consumption of a plant sterol-enriched rye bread for two weeks was associated with a 5 percent reduction in total cholesterol levels, and an 8 percent reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, according to findings published in Nutrition, Metabolism […]
Soy isoflavone bioavailability test shows which forms are best: Study
Isoflavones in the aglycone form – as found naturally in fermented soy foods – are more bioavailable than the glucoside-form from non-fermented soy, says a new study from Japan. Consumption of both types of isoflavone forms by healthy postmenopausal Japanese women showed that the aglycone-form was absorbed “faster and in greater amounts”, compared to the […]
Phytosterols May Reduce Triglyceride Levels
Phytosterols may reduce triglycerides, as well as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, according to recent findings presented by Todd Rideout at SupplySide West 2010. Specifically, the triglyceride lowering effects of phytosterols have been recently suggested in several human trials including a meta-analysis “We are very excited about the potential of sterols in safely and effectively combating […]
«Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cell constituents from oxidative damage», concludes the EFSA
Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to vitamin E and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage in conformance to Article 13 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 The claimed effects are «protection of body cells from oxidative damage by being a free radical sacenger» and «antioxidants and aging». On […]
Vitae Caps: Certificación ecológica para su gama de vitamina E
Vitae-Caps, primera productora europea de vitamina E de origen natural, ha alcanzado un nuevo hito en su gama de vitamina E de origen natural: la certificación ecológica. Desde el año 2001, Vitae-Caps ha estado ofreciendo ingredientes naturales a la industria alimentaria, de suplementos dietéticos y cosmética. «Una vez más, hemos apostado por ofrecer una mayor […]
ACE vitamins may reduce colon cancer risk: Study
Supplementation with vitamins A, C, and E is “strongly associated” with lower levels of colon cancer, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Cancer Causes Control, claims that supplementation with multivitamins, especially those containing vitamins A, C, E, and folate are linked to lower risks of colon cancer. Vitamins A, C, […]
Omega-3, vitamins C and E may boost pancreatic health
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins C and E may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by over 30 percent, suggests new research. Data from residents in the San Francisco Bay Area found that consuming at least 850 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids per day was associated with a 53 percent reduction in […]
Soy isoflavones could improve endothelial function: Study
Supplementation with soy isoflavones could improve blood vessel endothelial cell function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors, according a new meta-analysis study. The research, published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, analyzed 17 studies on the effect of isoflavones on endothelial function, finding a small but valuable benefit from isoflavone supplementation. Soy foods […]
US study claims vitamin E intake could cut risk of lung disease
Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 per cent in both smokers and non-smokers, according to a US study. The researchers, based at Cornell University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, presented their findings at […]
A study supports lutein safety for infant formula
The inclusion of lutein into infant formula is safe and does not affect growth in the infants, according to a new study. The scientists recruited 232 infants and randomly assigned them to receive either a control formula (Wyeth S-26 Gold) or an experimental formula with additional lutein at a level of 200 micrograms per litre. […]
