Functional Healthy Foods

Vitamin D Crucial for Immune System
03/11/2010 - Vitamin D is crucial to activating the body’s immune defenses to help people fight off serious, life-threatening infections, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen. ...

Papaya Leaf Packs Anti-Cancer Potential
03/10/2010 - Researchers documented papaya’s dramatic anticancer effect against a broad range of lab-grown tumors, including cancers of the cervix, breast, liver, lung and pancreas. The researchers used an extract made from dried papaya leaves, and the anti-cancer effects were stronger when cells received larger doses of the tea. ...

Strawberries Improve Heart Health
03/09/2010 - Enjoying strawberries regularly can increase the body's antioxidant capacity, which may have a positive affect on heart health and other health benefits, according to a new study from UCLA that was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. ...

Study to Examine Impact of Nutritional Beverage on Alzheimer's
03/05/2010 - Researchers at Saint Louis University are kicking off a study to investigate whether adding a nutritional beverage containing antioxidants, vitamins and fatty acids to the pharma treatment of Alzheimer’s disease could improve cognitive function. ...

Capsaicin May Treat Brain Tumors
03/05/2010 - Capsaicin, a pungent ingredient of red chili peppers, and tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) may provide a safe and effective strategy for treating malignant gliomas, according to study published in Carcinogenesis  ...

Potassium-Rich Foods for Vascular Health
03/05/2010 - A diet of potassium-rich foods such as bananas, leafy greens and potatoes may reduce the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease, according to new findings presented March 3 at the American Heart Association’s Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism conference. ...

Martek, Danone Extend Supply Agreement
03/04/2010 - Martek Biosciences Corporation announced that it has extended its multi-year sole-source license and supply agreement with Danone, a worldwide producer of infant nutrition products. ...

Soluble Fiber Boosts Immune System
03/03/2010 - Soluble fiber reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system by increasing the production of an anti-inflammatory protein called interleukin-4. ...

Major Fish Oil Products Face Prop 65 Suit
03/02/2010 - A lawsuit has been filed against six fish oil manufacturers and two retailers for labeling violations of the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, also known as Proposition 65. ...

Focus on the Future 2010
03/02/2010 - Professionals from the supply, manufacturing and retail channels met at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ, from Feb. 16 to 19 at Virgo Publishing’s Focus on the Future Trends & Strategy Forum for networking, educational sessions and industry discussion. ...