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Nutraceuticals Emerge in the Spotlight as Accent on Healthy Living Intensifies, Finds Frost & Sullivan
Against the background of growing health consciousness among consumers, the demand for foods that support and enhance health is continuing on an upward trajectory. This is evident from the growing uptake of natural and safe alternatives such as functional foods and beverages and dietary supplements, all of which form an integral part of the nutraceuticals space. Consumers are displaying a preference for convenience food with palpable benefits. Read More . . .
Resveratrol Being Tested For Effectiveness in Treatment and Prevention of Cancer
For years, consumers and natural health advocates have been convinced of the benefits of resveratrol, the healthy by-product of red-wine grapes, but recently, the National Cancer Institute decided it was time to investigate further. Teaming with a leading biotech firm, the National Cancer Institute is out to evaluate how derivatives of resveratrol can potentially impede cancer cell development. Human studies have just started, so conclusive evidence is not yet in hand. Still expert observers are intrigued. Read More . . .
What exactly are probiotics? What health benefits do they offer?
Your body contains billions of bacteria and other microorganisms. The term "probiotics" refers to dietary supplements or foods that contain beneficial, or "good," bacteria that are similar to those normally found in your body. Although you don't need probiotics to be healthy, these microorganisms may provide some of the same health benefits that the bacteria already existing in your body do — such as assisting with digestion and helping protect against harmful bacteria. Read More . . .
Brain health dramatically improved by intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils
It’s no secret that long-term diet and nutrition choices have an effect on the way we look and feel; but new studies show that nutrition can also affect the way we think. As it turns out, there really is such a thing as “food for thought.” Read More . . .
Pomegranates May Prevent Breast Cancer
DUARTE, Calif.—Eating pomegranates or drinking pomegranate juice may prevent estrogen-responsive breast cancers, says a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research (2009;3(1):108–13). The pomegranate fruit is a rich source of the phytochemicals ellagitannins (ET), which were shown inhibited the growth of estrogen-responsive breast cancer in laboratory tests. In these tests, ET inhibited aromatase, a key enzyme used by the body to make estrogen that also plays a key role in breast cancer growth. Read More . . .