Isomaltulose
Isomaltulose Isomaltulose is a slowly digested carbohydrate (disaccharide) found as a natural component of honey and sugar cane. It is exclusively made from sugar beets and prepared into a white…
Can a Structured Meal Replacement Program Change Body Composition?
…for the success of the program by looking at body composition (percent of body protein and fat) and the role of lean body mass in weight loss and maintenance. What…
Fostering Active Children
Regular physical activity in children and adolescents—as with adults—promotes health and fitness. Compared with those who are inactive, physically active children have higher levels of cardiovascular fitness and stronger muscles,…
Fig Powder
…by reducing damage from free radicals in the body.2 Adequate consumption of Figs may prevent destroying acetylcholine, which plays an important role in the brain.2 It has been suggested in…
Spinach Powder
…men and women: a randomized controlled trial. Free Radic Biol Med. 2012 Jan 1;52(1):95-102. doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2011.09.028. Epub 2011 Oct 1. PubMed PMID: 22019438. Kopsell DA, Lefsrud MG, Kopsell DE, Wenzel…
Pomegranate
…pomegranate fruits are washed, extracted, concentrated, and spray-dried to a fine powder. The extract is water soluble and standardized to punicosides, natural compounds with potent antioxidant activity. Health Benefits Pomegranate…
Citrus bioflavonoids
Citrus bioflavonoids Citrus bioflavonoids include lemon bioflavonoids, orange bioflavonoids, grapefruit bioflavonoids, and hesperidin complex. They are obtained from the inner peels of lemon, orange, and grapefruits. The citrus peels are…
Whey Protein Isolate
…milk to separate it from casein, milk fat, and lactose. As a result, whey protein isolate is 99% lactose-free. Functionality Whey protein isolate imparts a mild flavor, a smooth mouth…
The Power of Protein
…about the health benefits of dietary protein, its role in bodybuilding comes to mind—and rightly so. No new body tissue can be built without it. However, research also suggests that…
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
…zeaxanthin Ester: In nature, lutein and zeaxanthin occur freely (not bound) or in the ester form (bound to fatty acids). The commercial lutein ester extract is prepared from marigold flowers…