Milan, Italy—New research offers further support for why grape seed extract may support heart health. The study involved 119 people with either pre- or mild hypertension. A control group was established plus two treatment groups. Everyone in the treatment groups was given either 150 mg/day or 300 mg/day of a...
Embria Health Sciences of Ankeny, IA, made available a new white paper about its EpiCor ingredient entitled, “Biochemical Markers Observed in EpiCor Studies.” The report can be downloaded at www.embriahealth.com/media/cms/Mode_of_Action__Biochemical_Markers_70200F81357C1.pdf. Naturex of Avignon, France formed ORTESA, a research center aimed at better understanding eco-friendly extraction. The laboratory will be...
Cancer patients undergoing certain types of radiation treatment are prone to developing radiation-induced heart disease, especially when the heart is in the radiation area. A group led by researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently examined whether taking both vitamin E a-tocopherol (as Tocomin SupraBio, from Carotech,...
What’s hot in natural colors and flavors.When consumers say they’re fed up with the artificial additives in foods, chances are, they’re talking about dyes that are linked to behavioral problems and fake flavors that have a tinny not-quite-authentic taste. Much of the impetus behind this shift is only natural: shoppers...
Tips for making your store brand a top seller.Food for thought: this year, 83% of shoppers bought more Brand ABC products than they did a year ago (1). And, 60% of shoppers feel Brand ABC is a better value than the top brands while being of the same quality (1).
Ankeny, IA—Last winter (November 2012–March 2013), Swanson Health Products employees took part in the Swanson Wellness Awareness Program (SWAP) in which 120 people agreed to take EpiCor (from Embria Health Sciences, based here) to support their immune system. Of those, 72 completed a survey about their experience, and the results...
Oslo, Norway—A discrepancy over patents is continuing in the krill market segment. On October 2, Aker BioMarine asked the U.S. Trademarks and Patents Office (USTPO) to consider some additional evidence regarding the legitimacy of patent (U.S. Pat. No 8,278,351, i.e., the “’351 Patent”) assigned to Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
At its year-end meeting, Forsyth, MO-based National Enzyme Company gave awards to four vendors that contribute to the firm’s “commitment to quality and excellence.” BIO-CAT won Vendor of the Year, Stauber Performance Ingredients, Inc. was awarded Most Resourceful, Pharm-Rx Chemical Corp won Specialty Vendor of the Year, and Paradigm...
A pilot employee wellness program using EpiCor from Embria Health Sciences of Ankeny, IA, was so successful that employees now have an online ordering system in place to buy the product. Approximately 100 City of Ankeny employees and family members used the product for six months during the 2011...
Silver Spring, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its color additives regulations to allow spirulina to be safely used as a blue color additive. FDA’s actions are in response to a petition filed by Mars, Inc. in January of 2012. Mars, Inc. is an American global manufacturer...
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