Bone Health

This topic discusses issues related to bone health in food and nutritional science, including nutrition research, product development, current news, bone-building ingredients, such as vitamin D, calcium and other minerals and market trends.

Green Tea Boosts Functional Abilities in Elderly

Older individuals who drink more green tea have less functional disabilities, such as being able to dress or bathe themselves without assistance, compared to those who do not consume green tea, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical ...More
February 7, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Flax Research Database for Human Health and Nutrition

The Flax Council of Canada and Glanbia Nutritionals unveiled the newly updated Flax Research Database for Human Health and Nutrition, which provides the industry, health professionals and scientific community with the latest information regarding the health benefits of ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
New Test Detects Low Vitamin D Levels

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed new standards and technology to accurately detect vitamin D deficiency in the blood, according to a new study published in the journal Analytical Chemistry. The findings will lead to better ...More
January 30, 2012
Posted in News
Drinking Enriched Milk Reduces Gout Flares

Daily consumption of skimmed milk enriched with glycomacropeptide (GMP) and G600 milk fat extract (G600) found naturally in dairy products may reduce the frequency and intensity of gout flares, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal Annals of the ...More
January 30, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Obesity Linked to Higher Amounts of Pain

Obese individuals experience significantly higher amounts of pain compared to their normal-weight counterparts, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. ...More
January 27, 2012
Posted in News
Bone and Joint Nutrients

Proper nutrition can help maintain strong bones and flexible joints. ...More
December 21, 2011
Posted in Articles, Nutraceuticals
The Best is Yet to Come: Beverages for Healthy Aging

Formulating functional beverages for an active, aging population. ...More
December 19, 2011
Posted in Articles, Flavor, Nutraceuticals
Slide Show: Quenching the Thirst for Wellness Beverages

Formulation tips for the top four types of wellness beverages. ...More
December 8, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Nutraceuticals
Formulating All-Natural Beverages

Formulating natural beverages, without the benefit of a federal definition of natural. ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in Articles, Colors, Flavor
Slide Show: Functional Foods Market Survey

A survey of the market segments and opportunities in the functional-foods market. ...More
November 10, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Bakery / Cereal, Nutraceuticals