Ingredients developer Chr Hansen and Swedish dairy company Norrmejerier have formed a partnership to improve and increase the production of polyphenols for food and drink applications and for dietary supplements.
Polyphenols, found in natural foods such as cocoa, nuts, teas and berries are said to have various health benefits because they act as antioxidants, protecting cells [...]

Epidemiological studies have described the beneficial effects of dietary polyphenols (flavonoids) on the reduction of the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. Moreover, it has been shown that flavonoids, such as quercetin in apples, epigallocatechin-3-gallate in green tea and genistein in soya, induce apoptosis. This programmed cell death plays a critical role in physiological functions, [...]

Researchers are homing in on tea extracts in their quest to boost earnings from the leaf, which supports about 500,000 peasant farmers and their families.
The search for alternative tea products is being spearheaded by the Tea Research Foundation and is expected to lead to alternative tea based products. Already, extracts with special chemical properties are [...]

In 18th century, sailors accidentally discovered that by sucking on lemons they could prevent scurvy. This disease often develops during long voyages when supplies of fresh fruits and vegetables are not available. In 1928, the key nutrient of lemon was discovered and named ascorbic acid because of its capacity to fight scurvy or antiscorbutic action [...]

An antioxidant comparison of some of the most common fruits found that the little red berry in its pure form contained the highest quantity of disease-fighting phenols. Phenols are a type of antioxidant that is thought to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease.
This antioxidant comparison study appeared in [...]

In 1879, scientists found a yellow-green fluorescent pigment in a milk sample. 50 years later, the compound was isolated and identified as riboflavin (vitamin B2). Commonly referred to as the B-complex, this vitamin play an essential role in converting protein, fats and carbohydrates into the energy that the body demand for growth an development.

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables can be effective in the reduction of oxidative stress, through the antioxidant effects of phytochemicals and other mechanisms. Protection against the carcinogenic effects of chemicals may also be exerted by an enhancement of detoxification and DNA damage repair mechanisms. To investigate a putative effect of flavonoids, a class [...]