Nutraceuticals, a natural aid for the health of the elderly.
Food supplements of plant origin are consolidated and have diversified. In this article we explain what they are, how they work and why they are useful at certain ages.
How to name natural extracts in different food labels.
Regular labels, ecological labels, clean labels… each one has a different treatment and it depends on the type of ingredient. In this article, we point to the exact term to quote plant extracts.
Flaxseed oil, source of fiber and omega-3, for food and the skin.
Its properties make this oil necessary in the kitchen and a natural cosmetic to take into account. In this article we explain its benefits and applications for food and cosmetics.
Reducing blood pressure with olive leaf extract.
Treatments based on Oleuropein prove their effectiveness in preventing and reducing hypertension. The quality of the olive leaf extract and how to use it are essential.
Why bet on natural extracts with Hydroxytyrosol?
The general director of Nutexa explains the advantages of this phenolic compound, the complexity of its extraction process and why the efficiency of the extract compensates for its price.
Differences between olive extracts.
Which is the difference between olive fruit and olive leaf extract? How much different are Hydroxytyrosol and Oleuropein? Do they have the same applications? Can we use the same dose for both of them?
Grape extracts (Part III), analysis of its antibacterial function.
We conclude our series of articles dedicated to grape extracts revealing one of their most unknown properties of this fruit: its role as an antimicrobial agent.
Chia Seed Oil, a natural moisturizer for the skin.
Chia seeds are food but also a cosmetic. Transformed into oil, they provide hydration, help to calm the skin and reduce wrinkles.
Grape extracts (Part II), an effective treatment against varicose veins.
Grapes have excellent healthy benefits. One of the most relevant is its improvement in the circulatory system. Nevertheless, the habitual intake of grapes by the consumers is not enough to exercise a functional activity in the human body. Extracts, with high concentrations of compounds, are the only ones that allow to take advantage of grapes.
Hydroxytyrosol, areas of application. Industries and products.
Extracts of Hydroxytyrosol are an ingredient with a wide variety of use. Its properties and benefits can be exploited in different industries. And considering its different presentation formats, it becomes a product with great potential for innovation.
The olive tree, a plant with a lot of potential for Nutraceuticals.
The Nutraceutical Industry is booming. More and more studies support the efficacy of natural dietary supplements in preventing, and even treating, certain diseases. The growth of this sector require to invest in research, train experts and offer products with high functionality. In this sense, the olive is an ideal ingredient but its potential is still […]
Times for harvest and new nutraceutical products. Grape Extracts (Part I).
Mid August is the date in which the harvest usually begins in the northern hemisphere and therefore in the Mediterranean countries. It is the moment to collect the grapes which the wines are made with and to harvest the clusters that we will eat. But there is more good news: the ripening of the fruit […]