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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), most commonly referring to ubiquinone, is a lipid-soluble enzymatic cofactor that plays a key role in cellular energy production; its reduced form, ubiquinol, is a potent lipophilic antioxidant that can both protect against oxidative damage and help regenerate other antioxidants. CoQ10 supports energy production and the health of the cardiovascular system and brain.

Fish Oil and Multivitamins Most Popular Supplements

Recent Consumerlab.com survey of 10,000 supplement users reveals most popular supplements and usage trends. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Consumers Rate Supplement Brands

Consumers are most satisfied with the Swanson brand of vitamins and supplements when it comes to online purchases; Nutrilite is their favorite direct-selling (multi-level marketing) brand, and Kirkland (from Costco) gives the highest satisfaction out of discount/warehouse ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News
The Cholesterol Juggle

Juggling the different types of cholesterol and their effects on arterial health can be a complex task within the greater effort to stem heart disease. Numerous dietary ingredients, from vitamins to botanicals, have been researched for lowering the bad forms of cholesterol ...More
December 27, 2011 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
Quality Supplements Could Cut $100B in Health Care Costs

Supplements save dollars and lives; available data suggests $135 billion annually could be saved while improving quality of life and health status for those who suffer from diabetes. Use of evidence-based supplements can also save an additional $50 billion to $100 billion ...More
November 1, 2011
Posted in News
Innovations in Liquid Supplement Formulations and Delivery

Liquid or lipid-based formulations may optimize delivery and maintain stability of nutritional ingredients such as coenzyme Q10, astaxanthin, resveratrol and L-arginine. ...More
October 21, 2011
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Joy Bauer Says Industry Can be Part of Healthy Solution

Natural product formulators can help consumers get healthier by providing products that can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle, according to Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN, who gave the featured speech at SupplySide West in Las Vegas. For instance, she said, if consumers ...More
October 14, 2011
Posted in News
ERNA Releases Vitamin Fact Book

The European Responsible Nutrition Alliance (ERNA) offers a comprehensive overview of vitamins, minerals and other food components, including food sources, recommended intakes and safety in its recently published fact book. The book “Facts about Vitamins, Minerals and Other ...More
October 10, 2011
Posted in News
Heart Health: Unsaturated Facts

Science shows there is a strong correlation between dietary choices—nuts, fish, fruits and vegetables, etc.—and heart health. And even though it doesn’t suffer from saturation due to over-the-top claims, there’s a strong need to educate consumers on the ins and outs of the ...More
September 5, 2011 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in News
Kaneka Dismisses Lawsuit Against ZMC

Kaneka Corp. voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit filed in federal court against ZMC, which alleged infringement of Kaneka’s new patent on producing oxidized CoQ10. ...More
August 30, 2011
Posted in News
Partner Series—Inflammation and Nutrition: Opportunities For A Growing Market

This webinar will demonstrate how strategic nutrition can be employed to develop novel fortified food and beverage products targeted at reducing or managing inflammation. Attendees will learn about specific anti-inflammatory nutrients and bioactive components, formulation ...More
August 24, 2011
Posted in Webinars