Amino Acids

High-Protein Diets

A look at the effectiveness of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets for weight loss. ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in Articles, Fiber
Soy Protein Deemed High-Quality Protein

Soy protein is a high-quality protein with a protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 1.00, which puts it on the same level as meat, eggs and dairy, according to a new study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. ...More
December 7, 2011
Posted in News
Slide Show: Building Muscle

Building muscle is essential for good health throughout the lifespan, and requires a sufficient daily intake of high-quality protein. ...More
November 18, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Bakery / Cereal
Building Muscle

A look at the optimal nutrition profile for building muscles and the types of ingredients that can feed the need. ...More
October 14, 2011
Posted in Articles
Optimizing the Power of the Bar

The current market for nutrition bars targets specific nutritional or physiological benefits targeted to a range of demographics. ...More
September 30, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Nutraceuticals
Dairy Reduces Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

Consuming a diet rich in dairy products may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and its related diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to new research published in the journal Advances in Nutrition. The findings suggest dairy’s unique nutrient ...More
September 22, 2011
Posted in News
DSM, NutraCea Collaborate on Rice Bran Research

DSM Innovation Center and NutraCea on Aug. 15 announced a joint research and development agreement to share existing patented and proprietary intellectual property and knowledge to investigate extraction and modification of high-quality vegetable proteins from rice bran. ...More
August 18, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Polyphenols in Green Tea Thwart Genetic Disorder, Cancer

Scientists have discovered polyphenols found in green tea can control the deadly congenital disease hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia (HHS) and two types of tumors, according to a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. ...More
August 17, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Nutraceuticals Market To Reach $207B by 2016

The global nutraceuticals products market is projected to exceed $207 billion by 2016, according to a new report from companiesandmarkets.com. The sector is being driven by demand for healthy food and beverage products, which presents growth opportunities in the functional ...More
August 10, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Nutraceuticals
Eggs Cut Cancer, Heart Disease Risk

Raw eggs contain almost twice as many antioxidant properties as an apple and about the same as a half of a serving of cranberries, which may help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the journal Food Chemistry. ...More
July 7, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals