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Slide Show: Taking the Pressure off Heart Health

Lowering blood pressure with healthy lifestyle and natural ingredients. ...More
May 21, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Image Gallery: Trends in New Supplement Launches

Gummies, sleep support and chocolate vitamins were among the top supplement trends showcased at Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim, CA, from March 9 to 11, 2012, showing consumers are looking for new ways to get nutrients, but are also interested in addressing age-old ...More
March 14, 2012
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Reservage Partners with Kuna for Sustainable Cocoa

This is the first time the indigenous people from Panama have partnered with a company for mutual benefit. ...More
December 16, 2011
Posted in News
Cocoa is Prebiotic to Gut Microflora

Flavanols from cocoa can have a favorable effect on microflora balance in the intestines, according to new research. ...More
November 16, 2010
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LycoRed ~ Lyc-O-Mega 10 AL Vegetarian Omega-3

LycoRed introduced Lyc-O-Mega 10 AL, a vegetarian omega-3 ingredient designed for bakery and confectionary purposes. ...More
November 12, 2010
Posted in News, Immune Health
Who's Wearing Their Heart on Their Sleeve?

Consumers' buying habits and increased sales suggest not only high self-awareness of their own health, but also an interest in natural alternatives for maintaining a healthy heart, leading to a profitable heart-health market. ...More
September 10, 2010 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in Articles
Chocolate Market is Still Sweet

New market research from Packaged Facts, “Chocolate Market in the U.S.: Trends and Opportunities in Premium, Gourmet and Mass Chocolate Products," notes that retail sales of chocolate products increased 3% from 2008 to reach a record $17 billion in 2009. ...More
August 26, 2010
Posted in News
Resveratrol May Enhance Memory

A recent study showed that consuming resveratrol, a key antioxidant found in chocolate and red wine, might be a memory-booster. The study was conducted using a particular form of resveratrol called resVida which is available in the gourmet chocolate bar, The WineTime Bar. ...More
June 21, 2010
Posted in News
Natural Mood Management

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), mood disorders are present in approximately 20.9 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population. Fortunately, much like Hippocrates’ approach, the natural products industry has several natural ...More
June 11, 2010 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in Articles
Cocoa Decreases Cholesterol, Increases Heart Health

Cocoa, when consumed in moderate amounts, can lower cholesterol levels in individuals at risk for heart disease, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The protective effect was not reported in healthy individuals or those eating ...More
June 2, 2010
Posted in News