Millions of people who take dietary supplements to ward off cancer may be toying with a "two-edged sword" that might do them harm, experts have warned.
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Eating pistachios may help alter levels of potentially beneficial bacteria in the gut.
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BENEO’s shelf-stable rice bran, RemyLiVe, offers food producers a high-quality, stable product that encompasses a wide range of nutritional and functional benefits. In addition to being hypoallergenic, whole-grain, gluten-free, and rich in antioxidants and phytosterols, the shelf-stable rice bran is also said to improve the structure, shelflife, texturization and machinability of food products.
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Algatechnologies, Israel, a manufacturer of natural astaxanthin, has collaborated with Novel Creation, Israel, to develop Maximum Red Alga, a unique liquid dietary supplement of natural astaxanthin using AstaPure™ 10% astaxanthin oleoresin as its main active ingredient. Maximum Red Alga liquid supplement is produced and marketed by Novel Creation and will be launched in the U.S. and Europe in 2012.
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The market for probiotics is growing in response to impressive consumer interest. According to Business Insights, the U.S. market grew 8.7% between 2003-2008 to $5 billion, and it is expected to grow at 5% through 2013 to a value of $6.4 billion.
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Satiereal® is a new patent-pending, clinically proven satiety ingredient from PL Thomas derived from saffron. The satiated feeling induced by Satiereal is said to encourage weight loss, while “eliminating frustration.”
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SK Food International recently added Identity Preserved Certified Organic and Conventional Non-GMO precooked bean, pea and lentil powders and flakes to its extensive line of ingredients.
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A new study says deficiencies of Vitamin B12 might be responsible for declining brain function in older adults.
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Can probiotic treatment decrease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?
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A high intake of dietary selenium -- but not selenium from supplements -- might reduce the risk for ovarian cancer.
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