The Novelty of Nutraceuticals

Functional foods have evolved beyond vitamin or mineral fortification. Thanks to advances in research and innovations in ingredient product development, consumers now find foods and supplements touting nutraceuticals such as conjugated linoleic acid, green tea, and dairy peptides.

Here is a brief rundown of some of the novel nutraceutical developments targeting the health concerns of many consumers.

Heart Health
Functional foods targeting heart health commonly carry label claims about lowering chol…