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Starch Blocker Offers Carb Reduction

December 12, 2011
Kelley C. Fitzpatrick
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Although carbohydrates provide the majority of energy in the diets of most people, overconsumption is frequently associated with weight gain.
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2012 Ingredients for Health Reference

December 22, 2011
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An October 2011 report from the Hudson Institute entitled “Better-For-You Foods--It’s Just Good Business” found food and beverage companies with a high percentage of sales in the better-for-you (BFY) category also do better financially.
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Antioxidants

Antioxidants for Health

December 21, 2011
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December 2011/NutraSolutions -- The benefits of antioxidants are vast; so, too, are the health claims being used around the globe associated with antioxidants--claims ranging all the way from heart health to skin health.
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bones

Bone and Joint Health

December 22, 2011
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New product developments for bone and joint health continue to remain relatively niche, worldwide. According to global new product launch activity tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2010, calcium and vitamin D are the two most widely used ingredients for new products for bone/joint health claims.
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cancer

Cancer: Reducing Risk

December 22, 2011
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The term “Superfood” has been coined to convey foods which have a high phytonutrient content and may confer health benefits, such as cancer risk reduction. Foods with inherently high nutrition benefits, such as acai, blueberries, broccoli and chia, are viewed by consumers as natural remedies to fight disease.
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Brain

Cognitive Health

December 22, 2011
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Cognitive or brain health is an area which has seen a wide range of innovative new product introductions recently, with a plethora of health benefits being claimed. Ingredient inclusions specifically for “improved focus and concentration,” “to reduce stress” and “for relaxation” are examples of more common brain-health claims.
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Diabetes

Diabetic Benefits

December 22, 2011
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Food manufacturers are responding to the diabetes epidemic facing the world, and the result has been annual growth in new product launches that tout a diabetic positioning, according to global product launch statistics tracked by Innova Market Insights.
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Digestive

Digestive Health

December 22, 2011
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Digestive/gut health ranks as the most popular active health positioning, from global product launch activity tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2010, constituting 26.7% of active health* product launches.
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Energy

Energy/Sports Performance

December 22, 2011
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Specialized sports nutrition products are increasingly finding their way into the hands of mainstream consumers; conversely, manufacturers are incorporating specific ingredients beneficial for sports performance into mainstream products.
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eye sight

Eye Health

December 22, 2011
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With the number of aged consumers growing worldwide, products containing ingredients promising eye-health benefits will be sought after. Eye health is an area which receives less manufacturer attention, which results in fewer new product introductions, compared to other areas, such as digestive health.
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immunity

Immunity Enhancement

December 22, 2011
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New product launches promoting specific ingredients for immunity claims have surged in recent times, with a 30% increase in global product launch activity with such claims tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2010, compared with the previous year.
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Weight management

Weight Management

December 22, 2011
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Diet trends come and go, while obesity rates worldwide continue to escalate. Magic bullets for weight loss and maintenance are being put aside, in favor of products offering more traditional health benefits.
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general health

General Health

December 22, 2011
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The natural trend movement has had far-reaching consequences for food manufacturers and consumers alike, with greater emphasis from a health claims perspective being placed on front-of-pack--such as “natural,” “no additives/preservatives” and “minimally processed” claims.
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Additional Ingredients

Additional Ingredients

December 22, 2011
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Many products and ingredients contribute to a functional food or beverage’s success, yet not all of these fall into the “functional” or “nutritional” ingredient categories. These can include flavors, texturizers and colors--all of which can have a decisive influence on consumers’ assessment of a food or beverage.
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Cardiovascular Clues

April 01, 2009
Kelley C. Fitzpatrick
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Since cardiovascular disease risk increases with age, concern over the impending financial burden of this health condition has led to increased interest in diets and heart-healthy ingredients, as well as exercise.
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