Research

Synopsis: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is thought to result from a chronic or relapsing activation of the immune system in the GI tract. A growing body of evidence confirms the health benefits of...

Synopsis: Dietary intake of anthocyanins (ACNs) is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. While the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and lipid-lowering effects of ACN consumption have been consistently reported, their...

Synopsis: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a global challenge for atherosclerosis. It was hypothesized that a four-week consumption of anthocyanin supplements by MetS patients who had three or more risk factors linked with metabolic syndrome...

Synopsis:  There is convincing data that stilbene compounds, a diverse group of natural defence phenolics, abundant in grapes and berries, may confera protective effect against aging-related diseases and protection against oxidative stress....

Synopsis: New Zealand Blackcurrant extract boosts exercise-induced cardiovascular function and lowers blood pressure during 30 minutes of brisk walking.  15 participants on CurraNZ blackcurrant extract experienced a 6% reduction to diastolic...

The study, involving 36 subjects, evaluated consumption of 34% NZ Blackcurrant extract on time- and dose-dependent plasma anthocyanin bioavailability and its potential in promoting recovery from exercise-induced oxidative stress and...