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Blood Pressure Reduction Study- MegaNatural BP
Approximately 40 percent of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome. Considered a risk factor for both coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when at least three of five conditions are present: abdominal obesity, insulin resistance (impaired glucose tolerance), low serum HDL, elevated serum triglycerides, and an elevated blood pressure.
A study published in the July 16th issue of Metabolism Clinical and Experimental (www.metabolismjournal.com) indicates that the use of MegaNatural BP® grape seed extract in conjunction with lifestyle modification may effectively lower blood pressure in patients with metabolic syndrome. Patients with metabolic syndrome are also encouraged to increase their exercise levels, lose weight, eat more healthfully and stop smoking.
Representatives of MegaNatural BP will be available to discuss the study at SupplySide West, which takes place November 11-13 in Las Vegas. They will be in Booth #15015.
The placebo controlled trial was undertaken with 24 subjects with metabolic syndrome that documented the lowering effect of MegaNatural BP grape seed extract.
Two dosage levels (150 mg/day and 300 mg/day) and a placebo were given to three groups of eight patients respectively. After one month of treatment, there was a significant reduction in blood pressure in both groups given MegaNatural BP. There was no change in the group given the placebo. Also, subjects given 300 mg of MegaNatural BP had a significant decrease in the concentration of oxidized LDL in plasma.
“This new study results suggest that MegaNatural BP, with its strong anti-oxidant activity and favorable effects on blood pressure, could be of value in a lifestyle management program directed towards people suffering from metabolic syndrome,” says Dr. Anil Shrikhande, President of Polyphenolics.
Functional Foods And Neutraceuticals
Consumers are increasingly interested in the health benefits of foods and have begun to look beyond the basic nutritional benefits of food to the disease prevention and health enhancing compounds contained in many foods. This combined with a more widespread understanding of how diet affects disease, health-care costs and an aging population have created a market for functional foods and natural health products.
Functional foods and nutraceuticals provide an opportunity to improve the health of Canadians, reduce health care costs and support economic development in rural communities. They also offer a way for some producers to diversify their agriculture and marine-based crops. According to market statistics, the global functional food and nutraceutical market is growing at a rate that is outpacing the traditional processed food market.
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Canada is emerging as a leading world supplier in this growing market. The country boasts more than 300 companies – from small start-ups to multinational enterprises – many that are internationally recognized for their bioactive ingredients, such as soluble fibre from oats, barley and pulses; omega-3 fatty acids from fish and flax oil; unsaturated fatty acids from canola oil; plant sterols and stanols from vegetable oils; and protein from soy. Industry is also interested in incorporating into food products functional ingredients, such as probiotic bacterial cultures; prebiotics (e.g. fructo-oligosaccharides) from corn; bioactives concentrated from berries and flax; and novel fibres from pulses.
The following information will make it easier for the functional food and nutraceutical industry to explore market, partnership and research opportunities. It will also shed light on regulations, and point to conferences and other industry events. Although this website is created as a tool for industry, it also contains information that will help the general public better understand the industry.
