Trans Fat Levels Among U.S. Adults Continue to Decline
Trans Fat Levels Among U.S. Adults Continue to Decline
Aug 03, 2017
A recent USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) study published in the American Journal of Public Health supports this data. The study found American adults, on average, substantially reduced their intake of trans fats between two time points—...
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Astaxanthin Formulation Strategies
Jul 31, 2017
Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant with the potential to aid eye, brain and cardiovascular health, among myriad other applications. Despite the wide array of possibilities, marketers are urged to focus on a short list of benefits to better earn...
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The Choline Need
Jul 24, 2017
Research has shown choline’s benefits to liver health, prenatal development, heart health, cognition and sports nutrition. Supplement brands can educate consumers and deliver products that make it easy to get more choline in their diets.
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Infographic: Effect of Dietary Flaxseed in CVD Patients
Jul 10, 2017
Flaxseed may aid in lowering cholesterol levels in a patient population with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Researchers Find Wide Range of Monacolin K in Red Yeast Rice Supplements
Researchers Find Wide Range of Monacolin K in Red Yeast Rice Supplements
Jul 05, 2017
Research published last month underscores the amount of lovastatin, or monacolin K, found in red yeast rice supplements varies widely among different brands.
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Nutrients for Womens Health
Jun 23, 2017
Women’s holistic approach to health has increased their demand for products with research-supported results. Brands are increasing transparency as more research shows the potential benefits of ingredients in many areas such as weight management...
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Image Gallery: Top Posts in May 2017
Jun 16, 2017
During the month of May, INSIDER readers frequently visited articles, podcasts, blogs and galleries on Vitamin Shoppe, probiotics and natural sweetener alternatives.
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The Choline Need
Jun 02, 2017
As the most recent nutrient to receive a reference daily intake (RDI) from FDA, cholineand the fact that most Americans arent getting enough of itis gaining attention. Involved with liver function, cell structure, neurotransmitter production...
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Infographic: Indicators of Hypertension Influenced by Flaxseed
Jun 01, 2017
Flaxseed contains omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber that together may provide benefits to patients with cardiovascular disease; one study examined the effects of daily ingestion of flaxseed on systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)...
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Substantiation for Heart Health Claims
May 31, 2017
The success of the heart health sector seems to be continuously challenged by the quality of the science behind the claims leading to regulatory discontent.
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