antioxidants
The Role of Polyphenols in Functional Foods
Introduction: Nature’s Molecular Bridge Between Plants and People Polyphenols, nature’s most abundant and diverse class of bioactive compounds, are emerging as a cornerstone of the next generation of functional foods. Found in fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, cocoa, wine and numerous botanicals, these plant-derived molecules are recognized for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cell protective effects. Beyond ...
Understanding Free Radical Scavengers
Neutralizing oxidative stress for overall health and wellness. Free radical scavengers, also known as antioxidants, are molecules that neutralize unstable free radicals before they can damage cells, protein and DNA. The body maintains a delicate balance of free radicals, which are produced naturally during metabolism. However, stressors such as pollution and poor diet can skew ...
Flavonoid Power: Unlocking Gut Health and Beyond With Nature’s Antioxidants
Flavonoids, a diverse group of phytonutrients found abundantly in fruits and vegetables, are classified as polyphenols and are widely recognized for their health benefits. Upon ingestion, flavonoids exert positive effects on the digestive system through several mechanisms, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect digestive tract cells by mitigating symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel ...
The Heart of the Matter
Navigating the cardiovascular health category today. The panel: Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature, Montclair, CA, www.ingredientsbynature.com Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients, Bradenton, FL, https://hpingredients.com Steve Fink, Vice President of Marketing, PLT Health Solutions, Morristown, NJ, www.plthealth.com Alex Goh, Head of Business, ExcelVite, Perak, Malaysia, www.excelvite.com Dr. Karin Hermoni, Head of Science and Nutrition, Lycored, ...
Use of Antioxidants for the Neuro-therapeutic Management of COVID-19
In a study published in Antioxidants on MDPI.com on June 17, 2021, researchers analyzed the potential of antioxidants “as adjuvants for the treatment of COVID-19 and specifically their possible role in preventing or decreasing the neurological manifestations and neurological complications present in the disease.” Since antioxidants can reduce inflammation and benefit immune response, the researchers ...
The Benefits of Natural Antioxidants
Antioxidants provide a range of benefits allowing manufacturers to innovate based on consumer needs. Natural antioxidants have become popular as food additives and supplements to promote health in a variety of ways—but what do they do for us? According to Medicalnewstoday.com, “Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free ...
A Deeper Look Into Antioxidants
Antioxidants innovations intrigue manufacturers and suppliers for what is to come. Antioxidants, which according to MedlinePlus are “man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.” This cell damage is caused by free radicals and when they accumulate, that is when oxidative stress can become a problem. While antioxidants offer ...
Antioxidant Makeover
Have antioxidant health claims lost credibility? In recent years, antioxidants have been added to an array of food, beverages and supplements for their perceived health benefits. From fruit juices to popsicles, breakfast cereals and gummy snacks, and scores of dietary supplements, numerous labels prominently display the word, “antioxidant.” However, advances in the research on antioxidants ...
Beyond What Meets the Eye
New ingredients and today’s trends help expand the variety of options to support eye health. With so many people affected, it is no wonder the global eye health market—comprising of OTC (over-the-counter) eye care and eye health supplements—is worth nearly $5 billion, growing 15 percent from 2008 to 2013, according to Euromonitor in 2014, noted ...
Antioxidants Move On
Abundant evidence suggests that eating whole fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—all rich in networks of antioxidants and their helper molecules— provides protection against many of the scourges of aging, and consumers have bought into supplementing where their diets are lacking.“The market of antioxidants is one of the oldest segments of the dietary supplements category,” said ...
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