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Apparo Inc., a plant protein ingredient supplier based in Eden Prairie, MN, announced that its Solistein sunflower protein isolates have received Upcycled Certification from the Upcycled Food Association. The protein ingredients can be used in various applications, such as plant-based milks, ice cream, yogurt, beverages, bakery, cereal, and nutrition bars, among others. Read More
A recent study on the use of AstraGin, a proprietary ingredient derived from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng, has shown that it promotes gut health in patients with ulcerative colitis. This study was published in the Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Read More
A new study has highlighted the beneficial effects of daily wild blueberry consumption on cognitive and vascular function in healthy older individuals. This study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read More
Ayurveda, meaning “the science of life,” is an ancient healing system that teaches how to achieve health and harmony by balancing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. The teachings were documented in Sanskrit by Sushruta Samhita in four sacred texts. Ayurvedic traditions state that the human body is made of the same materials… Read More
A group of researchers have developed a new form of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid, that can enter the retina and prevent visual declines related to Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and other disorders. DHA in traditional fish oil capsules is typically in triacylglycerol docosahexaenoic acid (TAG-DHA) form, which cannot access the retina.… Read More