Topic: Superfruits

Ecuadorian Rainforest Launches Online Superfruits Game
03/10/2010 - Ecuadorian Rainforest launched an online superfruits game, Catch the Superfruit; players have the chance to win a $100 prize at SupplySide East. ...

Papaya Leaf Packs Anti-Cancer Potential
03/10/2010 - Researchers documented papaya’s dramatic anticancer effect against a broad range of lab-grown tumors, including cancers of the cervix, breast, liver, lung and pancreas. The researchers used an extract made from dried papaya leaves, and the anti-cancer effects were stronger when cells received larger doses of the tea. ...

Strawberries Improve Heart Health
03/09/2010 - Enjoying strawberries regularly can increase the body's antioxidant capacity, which may have a positive affect on heart health and other health benefits, according to a new study from UCLA that was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. ...

FDA Finds POM Wonderful Less So
03/04/2010 - FDA issued an extensive warning letter to POM Wonderful regarding product claims on its Web site and product labeling, stating the company is making serious health claims that would position its products as unapproved new drugs. ...

Pomegranate Ellagitannins Support Sports Recovery
03/01/2010 - Consumption of ellagitannins from Wonderful pomegranate could support strength recovery after exercise, according to new research out of the University of Texas, Austin. ...

PTO Issues POMELLA Patent
02/23/2010 - Verdure Sciences is marketing its POMELLA pomegranate extract under a patent awarded by the US Patent and Trademark Office. ...

Cranberry Juice Promotes Heart Health
02/19/2010 - Cranberry juice may help lower blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health by inhibiting Endothelin-1 synthesis. ...

Spirulina Increases Exercise Performance
02/02/2010 - Spirulina supplementation induced a significant increase in exercise performance, fat oxidation and glutathione (GSH) concentration, and attenuated the exercise-induced increase in lipid peroxidation, according to an article published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.    ...