Articles by Carolyn Steber
Ebola Protein Blocks Early Step in Body’s Counterattack on Virus
According to a paper published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe,1 there is a mechanism unique to the Ebola virus that defeats attempts by interferon to block viral reproduction in infected cells. According to a report on Science Daily, one of the body’s first responses to a viral infection is to make signaling proteins ...
Immune Defense
Consumers are becoming more discriminating when it comes to preventive and protective immune health.It’s around this time of year that immune health is on the top of everyone’s minds—cooler months are on the horizon, kids are back to school in germy classrooms, parents are stressed out with new schedules, and everyone is feeling a little ...
Joint Health For The Young
Traditionally targeting an older audience, the natural joint health market is expanding to meet the needs of a younger generation. Arthritis, a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, is the No. 1 cause of disability in the nation, affecting an estimated 50 million U.S. adults. This chronic condition includes more than ...
Naturex Takes Part In SATIN Research Project to Combat Obesity
Due to the growing obesity epidemic, Naturex has chosen to take part in the fight against obesity and has teamed up with the SATIN project, a five-year E.U. funded project that aims to develop new satiety-enhancing food products that can help with energy intake and weight control. According to the website (www.satin-satiety.eu), the prevalence of ...
Weight Management
According to the World Health Organization, obesity rates have nearly doubled since 1980, with globally 1.8 billion people overweight, and 500 million people obese. In fact, 65 percent of the world’s population lives in countries where overweight and obesity kill more people than underweight, according to Lynda Doyle, vice president, global marketing for New Jersey-based ...
Beyond Calcium
An aging population is leading the demand for bone health supplements, and manufacturers are meeting this need with ingredients that enhance basic calcium. Manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are working to keep up with the demand for bone health supplements from the ever-growing elderly population. “We believe that the bone health category will continue to grow ...
Plant-based Proteins
A growing market of vegetarians, and those with food sensitivities, are demanding animal-free protein options.The market for plant-based proteins– such as pea, rice, and hemp proteins–is fast expanding as consumers are looking for allergenfree and vegetarian sources of protein. “The market is driven by individuals on restrictive diets who have allergic reactions or sensitivity to ...
Delivering the Sensory Expectation
Suppliers and manufacturers are teaming up to create healthy functional foods and beverages that don’t sacrifice taste or texture.Consumer interest in functional foods and beverages is growing as more people are becoming aware of these convenient products, as well as the potential disease prevention offered by good nutrition. As a result, the market for functional ...
The Heart Of The Matter
As heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in the U.S., consumers are in search of heart health supplements that utilize natural ingredients backed by clinical research.About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and coronary heart disease is the most ...
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