Lutein + zeaxanthin may boost visual processing speed: RCT data
Lutein and zeaxanthin may boost visual processing speed even in young peopel at their peak, says a new study that ties together the eye and brain health benefits of the carotenoids. Data published in PloS One indicate that zeaxanthin on its own or combined with lutein and omega-3s boosted visual motor reaction time by about […]
Low dose omega-3s and sterols efective for tiglyceride and cholesterol reductions: Unilever study
A combination of low dose omega-3s and plant sterols can effectively reduce both cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with elevated cholesterol levels, says a new study that should allay fears over omega-3s negating the effects on sterols. Omega-3s and phytosterols/stanols are leaders in the cardiovascular health sector. Clinical data indicates that daily consumption of […]
Vitae Naturals Vitasterol® (plant sterols) self-affirmed GRAS
Vitae Naturals range of plant sterols and plant sterol esters under the brand Vitasterol® has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status in a variety of food and beverages applications. This process started two years ago and an expert and qualified panel evaluated the composition, identity, methods of manufacture, specifications, estimates of dietary exposure […]
Maternal lutein supplementation passes to child
Supplementing lactating women with lutein is an affective way of raising the lutein status of the breast-feeding infant. Daily supplements of lutein at doses of 6 or 12 milligrams per day for new mothers for six weeks resulted in significant increases in the lutein concentrations in the breast milk, maternal plasma, and the infant’s plasma […]
Vitamin A, E and D deficiencies ‘dramatically’ higher in preterm babies
Preterm newborns have a far higher risk of vitamin A, E and D deficiency than full term babies, researchers have suggested. The study, published in the journal Peditatrics & Neonatology, looked at the prevalence and risk factors for the deficiencies in Tunisian very low birth weight newborns. The lower the birth weight and gestational age […]
Lutein DRI: ‘A substancial undertaking but an opportunity for industry and the scientific community to work together’
Despite a substantial body of science supporting the eye health of lutein, a DRI (dietary reference intakes) for lutein is still many years away, say experts. DRIs exist for vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and essential amino acids. Having a DRI would make lutein part of public nutrition policy, and could mean inclusion in large-scale […]
Vitamin E deficiency alert
More than three-quarters of the population in developed countries do not meet their recommended daily intake of Vitamin E, potentially putting their health at great risk, a new study has shown.Category: Productos Source: William Reed Business Media
Los sistemas antioxidantes, aliados contra el tiem
La industria requiere de antioxidantes que permitan mantener los productos frescos durante el mayor periodo posible, desde su fabricación hasta su consumo, manteniendo las propiedades sensoriales de los mismos en cuanto a aspecto, color, olor y sabor Vitae Naturals apuesta por antioxidantes naturales y combinaciones sinérgicas, también naturales, que ayuden a mantener frescos los alimentos […]
EU heart health group backs sterols-stanols
Two grams of plant sterols or plant stanols per day in functional foods can help manage cholesterol for those with moderate heart disease risk and who are taking statin drugs, the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) has said. The EAS ‘Consensus Statement’ was published recently in Atherosclerosis journal and represents the first time claims regulation (NHCR), […]
Researchers tout cholesterol-reducing dark chocolate with phytosterols
Research published in the LWT – Food Science and Technology journal found that dark chocolate enriched with phytosterols maintained its functionality during storage and was capable of a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) health claim on reduced cholesterol. Functional food with health claim «The dark chocolate bars developed in this study kept their potential functionality […]
