LycoRed: Cardio health is not just about reducing LDL cholesterol

By Elaine Watson

10-Jul-2014 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 04:49 GMT

While many cardio health products are still focused on reducing 'bad' LDL cholesterol, the next generation will cover a broader range of benefits from improving endothelial function to protecting LDL cholesterol from oxidation, predicts tomato lycopene expert LycoRed.

All olive oils are not created equal, says firm seeking to break new ground in cardio health with OxLDL message

25-Mar-2013

By Elaine Watson

All olive oils are not created equal, claims one firm hoping to shake up the ultra-traditional olive oil market with a new polyphenol-packed product. But it’s not just about the difference between extra-virgin and refined varieties.

Unraveling the benefits of the Mediterranean diet: The rise and rise of olive polyphenols

25-Mar-2013

By Elaine Watson

A growing body of science unraveling exactly why olives are so healthy - coupled with a new wave of olive-polyphenol ingredients targeting food and beverage makers - is prompting a resurgence of interest in one of the oldest ‘heart-friendly’ foods in town.

Heart healthy foods, the next generation: ‘It’s not just about cholesterol anymore… it’s about healthy arteries’

22-Mar-2013

While LDL cholesterol is one biomarker of cardiovascular disease risk everybody can name, the next generation of heart healthy foods will address a broader range of risk factors from galectin-3, C-Reactive protein (CRP), and oxidized LDL (OxLDL) levels...