NattoPharma, a researcher and developer of vitamin K2 products based in Metuchen, NJ, has been awarded a grant by the Norwegian Research Council. The grant will be used to fund a 4-year project documenting how the absence or presence of vitamin K2, MK7 effects the metabolism of calcium in the...
The weather is warming up and as a result, everyone is heading outside to enjoy the sunshine. The sun provides many benefits in the form of vitamin D and by increasing serotonin production which can give people that happy, feel good mood. Unfortunately, exposure to the sun can also cause...
Purity Foods, Inc., a Hudson, MI-based processor of conventional and organic grains, has been acquired by Andersons, Inc. Grain Group, based in Maumee, OH. Certified by the Quality Assurance International (QAI) and the America Institute of Baking (AIB), Purity Foods is comprised of a two productions lines and a 650,000-bushel...
Mushrooms, once thought to be the “sons of god” sent to Earth by lightning, are known today for their nutritional and medicinal value. There is increasing evidence that mushrooms exhibit antioxidant, antitumor, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This article will highlight several recent scientific developments that shed more light on...
Whether having a fun day out or preparing for work or school, packing a healthy snack that is not only flavorful, but portable can at times be tough. With many traditional healthy treats needing to be prepared or required to be refrigerated, the additional work and weight can be quite...
I’m sure you have no problems selling probiotic products in your store. Considering the recent surge of awareness about the importance of digestive health and the crucial role of gut microbiota in this capacity, your customers are likely actively seeking out these products. However, digestive health is far from the...
It is important to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol to avoid heart disease and strokes from happening. Cholesterol exists in two forms; there’s “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol. Scientifically, “good” cholesterol is called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) which can prevent against heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol helps move bad cholesterol,...
New York, NY – A new rule requiring all restaurants with 15 or more nationwide locations and retailers offering prepared foods to post caloric measurements on menu boards went into effect May 22. Additionally, chains will have to provide full nutritional information beyond just calories for standard menu items available...
Landing, NJ - A new study comparing patented BCM-95 (made by DolCas Biotech) with regular curcumin shows that the turmeric extract brand is more effective in easing symptoms of colitis. Shusuke Toden, Ph.D., conducted and published the study in Scientific Reports in April 2017. It detailed the bioactivity of both...
