Blood Pressure Reduction Study Published in July Issue of Metabolism Clinic and Experimental
[2009/10/05] [MegaNatural BP]
A study published in the July 16th issue of Metabolism Clinical and Experimental indicates that the use of grape seed extract in conjunction with lifestyle modification may effectively lower blood pressure in patients with metabolic syndrome.
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Omega-3, Antioxidants and Lutein All Crucial Components to Baby Boomers' Health Regimen
[2009/09/01] [Sun Chlorella USA]
September provides a perfect time to brush up on nutrition lessons, take stock of your medicine cabinet and challenge your daily health routine.
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New Omega-3 Blood Test
[2009/08/19] [Gene Smart ]
A new blood test, measuring the level of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells, is now broadly available for the first time to the public everywhere as a consumer-friendly, at-home "finger stick" test.
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Survey Finds 64% of Americans Unaware Sunscreen Inhibits Vitamin D Production
[2009/07/28] [Wellesse ]
A survey conducted by Wellesse found that nearly 64 percent of Americans surveyed are unaware sunscreen hinders the body's ability to produce vitamin D.
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Probiotics May Be Able to Help You Stay Fit
[2009/05/04] [Chr. Hansen]
Chr. Hansen and the University of Copenhagen are collaborating on a groundbreaking weight management research project dubbed “ProSat”. The objective is to investigate the use of probiotics for weight control.
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New Clinical Study : Cacti-Nea™ to Reshape the Silhouette and Regain Body's Tone
[2009/04/27] [BIO SERAE Laboratoires SAS]
Bio Serae has announced they will be revealing clinical test results on Cacti-Nea™ during the Vitafoods show in Geneva.
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Moderate Meat for Personal and Planetary Health
[2009/04/17] [Healthnotes, Inc ]
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Nutrition Business Journal's 2009 Natural & Organic Personal Care and Household Products Report Now Available
[2009/04/03] [Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ)]
Nutrition Business Journal has announced the release of its 2009 Natural & Organic Personal Care and Household Products Report. This 237-page report features more than 10 years of NBJ’s market research data for the natural & organic personal care (N&OPC) and household products market, including market size and growth estimates and company profiles for more than 50 of the top N&OPC and household product companies in the United States.
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Natural Beauty Summit Hones in on Major Beauty Issues
[2009/04/02] [Organic Monitor]
The fourth edition of the Natural Beauty Summit focuses on three of the major issues in the beauty industry. For the first time, the hot topics of natural & organic cosmetic standards, sustainability, and the use of food ingredients will be covered by a single event. Held in New York, May 7-8th, the summit will bring together leading figures in the beauty industry to debate and discuss the implications of these issues.
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Get a Jumpstart on Your Hay Fever
[2009/03/27] [Healthnotes, Inc ]
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Short on Time? Here's the Perfect Exercise Program
[2009/03/27] [Healthnotes, Inc ]
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Carlson Laboratories Applauds the New Findings Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
[2009/02/25] [Carlson Laboratories, Inc.]
The Archives of Internal Medicine have published a study showing that people with low levels of Vitamin D experience a higher number of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.
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Advice to Seniors: Cutting Calories May Improve Memory
[2009/02/12] [Healthnotes, Inc ]
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Clinical Trial Shows POMELLA® Pomegranate Extract May Benefit Oral Health
[2009/02/05] [Verdure Sciences]
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study published online in the peer-reviewed journal Phytotherapy Research showed that mouth rinsing with POMELLA® Extract may affect markers of oral and dental health.
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New Research Proves Pulses Help Prevent Diseases and Protect Your Health
[2009/02/05] [Pulse Canada ]
New clinical research has been released, showing that eating pulses - beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas - can help combat chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes and contribute to overall good health.
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Something To Feel Good About: New Study Validates St. John's Wort Efficacy in Support against Depression
[2009/01/08] [Bioforce USA]
Bioforce USA has announced the results of a clinical survey of 200 patients suffering from mild to moderate depression and the effects of six weeks of taking St. Johns Wort (A. Vogel Hyperiforce) tablets. The year-long study (March 2006 to March 2007) recruited 33 physicians in private practices in Switzerland. The study looked at several factors of the state of depression itself: severity, anxiety and nervousness, as well as vegetative (physical/systemic) symptoms.
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Teen Smokers Have More Trouble Staying Slim
[2009/01/09] [Healthnotes, Inc ]
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American Academy of Dermatology Issues Position Statement on Vitamin D
[2008/12/08] [American Academy of Dermatology ]
The American Academy of Dermatology has issued a position statement on vitamin D, drawing on the scientific literature to support its recommendation for safely obtaining an adequate amount of this vitamin.
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Diet Right for Your Health
[2008/12/12] [Healthnotes, Inc ]
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Wellcome Trust Awards $2.6 Million to Further Research The Link Between Diet and Antisocial Behavior
[2008/09/08] [Wellcome Trust]
A new study involving more than 1,000 prisoners in three UK prisons is underway to investigate the link between nutrition and behavior. The study, which is being led by Professor John Stein at Oxford University, is being funded through a $2.6 million award from the Wellcome Trust, a UK medical research charity.
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Regular Movement Essential for Circulatory Health
[2008/08/04] [HealthNotes]
A study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine discusses the risks associated with sitting for extended periods time, including blood clot formation and pulmonary embolism, amongst others.
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Potassium Increases May Lower Blood Pressure
[2008/08/08] [NPIcenter]
A study in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Hypertension has found that there is a potential link between increased levels of potassium and the lowering of blood pressure in adults.
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ZMC First Supplier to Receive Beta-Carotene and CoQ10 USP Ingredient Verification
[2008/03/03] [ZMC-USA]
Zhejiang Medicine Company, Ltd. (ZMC) in Zhejiang Province, Peoples Republic of China, has announced that its CoQ10 and Beta-Carotene USP grade ingredients have been granted the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) verification mark under USP’s voluntary Verified Dietary Supplement Ingredients Program.
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Canadian Health Authorities Approve Aloe's Effectiveness & Permit Label Claims
[2008/1/22] [Aloe Vera Group]
The Danish company, Aloe Vera Group has had Canadian Health authorities recognize their aloe gel as effective for treating sunburn, minor burns and cuts, and to assist in wound healing.
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Not Just for Sunburn: Studies Show Aloe’s Potential for Cosmeceutical Products
[2007/12/01] [Aloecorp]
“Studies show that orally-ingested Aloe stimulates collagen synthesis and induces production of the body’s own antioxidants.”
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ZMC Confirms CoQ10 Safety
[2007/09/04] [ZMC-USA]
Reinforcing the quality presented by ZMC’s fermentation technology CoQ10, ZMC commissioned several toxicology studies performed by The Institute of Environmental Toxicology located in Ibaraki, Japan, with the tests confirming that ZMC’s coenzyme Q10 is safe at high doses.
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