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Grape leap forward
Supplements may be able to help ageing brains stay in shape. Bionap’s latest innovation uses Italian red grapes to improve and protect cognitive function.
On the pulse
In late summer, the European Society for Cardiology held its ESC Congress 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. Ingredients Insight takes a look at some of the event’s presentations.
All eyes on coconut
Coconut oil is hugely popular, with many believing it to be the answer to many health concerns, though recent studies have suggested it is no better for you than any other saturated fat. Abi Millar talks to the BDA’s Kiri Elliott and nutrition scientist Dr Stacey Lockyer to to separate the facts from the hype.
CBD: the wonder compound?
Cannabidiol-enriched products provide considerable nutritional and lifestyle benefits, and yet they remain virtually unknown due to their inaccessibility. Sold via artisan businesses to a niche consumer segment, they are not stocked in mainstream retailers, and so many are missing out on the health benefits of such goods. If we are to change this, we need to create investor and buyer confidence through the creation of a clear and unified regulatory framework adopted across all EU member states. Tony Reeves and Catherine Wilson of the European Industrial Hemp Association explore the potential of cannabidiol.
Holding back the years
Humankind has sought to defy the ageing process for millennia. Andrew Tunnicliffe asks dietician Kirsty Bamping if food and medicine will ever be able to reduce the effects of time on our bodies.
Health savvy consumers shape the market
With the rise of health-conscious trends – including clean eating and gluten-free diets – consumers are taking more control of their intake to prevent illness further down the line. GlobalData’s research provides valuable insight into consumer attitudes and trends.
Sink or swim
Omega-3 fatty acids have been around for as long as life itself, and their health benefits are becoming increasingly clear. However, there is still work to do to better understand how they can improve our lives, as Andrew Tunnicliffe explains.
Blooming health
Astaxanthin can deliver a wide variety of antioxidant health benefits – but not all forms of it are equal. Scott Steinford, executive director of the Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association, explains why this versatile ingredient should be sourced as nature intended.
Hemp is happening
Hemp and its associated products are being used more widely, where regulation allows. Abi Millar looks at the current legal framework, explores current applications and asks what kind of health benefits this ingredient may have to offer.
Keep it simple
Natural, organically produced ingredients have shown unprecedented growth in recent years. GlobalData investigates how healthy lifestyles are driving the market.