#Mono and Diglycerides and Derivatives Market

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Mono and diglycerides are formed by the procedure which is called glycolysis of triglycerides with glycerol. Monoglycerides can be separated by high molecular thin film molecular distillation by di and triglycerides and glycerol. The appearance of monoglycerides varies from a pale straw to brown coloured oily liquid to a white or slightly off-white waxy solid.

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The Healthiest Children’s Vitamins: 2018

Note: I update this post monthly to ensure all of the information is accurate! The original post was created in 2017, but the most recent update has been done as of August 2018. If you’re looking for the best adult vitamins, go to this post.

 Kids Vitamins can be confusing. There are so many questions: Is there a such thing as an “unhealthy” kids vitamin? Do you need a vitamin with iron? Which vitamins are the best? Do kids even need vitamins at all?

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Recently, I was talking with a friend and realized that a lot of these questions can be really overwhelming because there is so much information out there! So I did a bunch of research and found the healthiest kids vitamins out there today. This is your guide to multivitamins for kids: what to buy, what not to buy, and what to look out for!

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So first of all, do kids even need vitamins to begin with? 

Most pediatricians will tell you that it’s not necessary for most healthy children who are growing normally (source). For kids who eat well and eat a variety of food, they can get all of the nutrients they need from whole foods. But many kids are very picky, or don’t eat a lot of food, or aren’t growing well, and that makes a lot of parents worried that they aren’t getting the nutrients they need! In those cases, I’d recommend talking to your pediatrician, and if they suggest giving your child a multivitamin then definitely do so.

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When buying a multivitamin, what should you look for? 

So to start, kids multivitamins generally come in two groups: 1) With Iron and 2) Without Iron. You should buy a multivitamin that doesn’t exceed 100% daily value of most of the vitamins for your child’s age group – primarily Vitamins A, E and K (that will be indicated by the label on the back). The exception here is for Vitamin C and other water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin but is ok to have at more than 100% of the daily value because most people are deficient (including kids) and Vitamin D isn’t toxic unless it’s in exceptionally high doses which wouldn’t be in a daily vitamin. If the vitamin does have more than 100% of A, E and K then I would just give your child half the dose on the bottle.

It’s also important to look for the ingredients that are added to the tablet that aren’t vitamins. Ingredients like: Sorbitol, carrageenan, artificial colors and flavors (Red #40 anyone?), aspartame, sucralose, to name a few! You definitely don’t want to be dosing your child with these ingredients on a daily basis along with their multivitamin.

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So let’s start with what not to buy:  The answer here is most of the commercially available, leading brands of multivitamins. The biggest offender of which is Flinstones Chewable Vitamins. 

What’s crazy is that on the label, Flinstones calls out that they are “Pediatrician’s #1 Choice.” And most people do buy Flinstones vitamins! I even remember eating them when I was a kid. They tasted so good! It was like a treat every morning. And if you are giving your kids Flinstones vitamins right now, don’t feel bad! You are not alone, and thanks to all of the deceptive marketing out there, there’s no way you’d know that Flinstones isn’t the best choice for any child. Before doing all of this research I didn’t realize how problematic they were, and why it’s important to switch away from them.

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The reason they are problematic, is because there are a ridiculous number of offensive ingredients in Flinstones Vitamins that truly, should not be there at all, and are not necessary. Take a look at two of their best sellers (I’ve highlighted in red all of the ingredients to avoid):

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Sorbitol, Mannitol, Fructose, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferrous Fumarate, Silicon Dioxide, Carrageenan, Natural and Artificial Flavors, FD&C Red #40 Lake; Less Than 2% Of: Aspartame†, BetaCarotene, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, Folic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Soy Lecithin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate.

Granulated Calcium Carbonate (Calcium Carbonate, Dextrose Monohydrate, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose), Sorbitol, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferrous Fumarate, Natural and Artificial Flavoring, Pregelatinized Starch, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate; Less Than 2% Of: Beta-Carotene, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol, Cupric Oxide, Cyanocobalamin, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, Folic Acid, Gelatin, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Stearate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Niacinamide, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Phytonadione, Riboflavin, Silicon Dioxide, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Zinc Oxide.

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Let’s take these one by one:

Sorbitol and Mannitol are sugar alcohols. They have been known to cause digestive issues and discomfort in some people because they can’t be digested properly by the body.

Carrageenan is an emulsifier that thickens products, but it has been linked to high levels of inflammation in the body, digestive issues, etc.

Maltodextrin: this is an indicator that the food is highly processed. It’s used as a thickener, filler, or preservative in many processed foods, and it can cause spikes in your blood sugar because it has a high glycemic index.

Natural and Artificial Colors – Red #40, Blue #2, Yellow #6. I mean, #wtf. What are these doing in a kids vitamin? These are so problematic and have been linked to all kinds of health problems including allergies, hyperactivity, learning impairment, irritability and aggressiveness.

Artificial flavors – also highly processed and unnecessary in a kids vitamin.

Aspartame and Sucralose – this is what diet sodas are sweetened with, and are highly controversial. Research hasn’t proven one way or the other whether they lead to long term health issues, but it has been proven that they cause an insulin-response by the body (because your body thinks you are eating sugar when you are not – source). If you wouldn’t give your child a diet coke, you shouldn’t give them a vitamin with this in it!

Mono- and Diglycerides is one of the most widely used emulsifers to keep oil and fat from separating. It’s just an indicator that the food is processed.

Oh, and gelatin. While this isn’t a harmful ingredient, it kind of sucks for any vegetarians or vegans out there who are giving their kids this vitamin without knowing that it’s not actually veggie-friendly.

So what should you buy instead? What’s the healthiest multivitamin out there? 

Luckily there are tons of options! Below is a list of my favorites: they all are made with natural ingredients, have no weird preservatives or any of the ingredients above added, and some even derive the vitamins from organic food sources which I absolutely love because they are better absorbed by the body that way. Most of these will have a tiny bit of cane sugar or fructose added, but as long as it’s less than 4g per serving it’s not a huge issue.

Note: ALL of the vitamins I recommend below do NOT contain gelatin. They are all vegetarian friendly!

With Iron:

Without Iron:

Garden of Life – While it doesn’t have iron, I do love this brand. I take their women’s multivitamin daily and I love it. All of their vitamins come from organic whole foods, and they don’t have anything weird added to their vitamins. They are organic, clean, and healthy. There is stevia added here, but it’s listed as “Organic Stevia Leaf” – which is the only form of Stevia I’m ok with. What I do avoid is “stevia extract” could literally mean anything and have anything added to it.

Garden of Life Gummy Vitamin

MegaFood – This is another brand that I love for vitamins. It doesn’t have iron but if you decide to go with this or Garden of Life, there is an iron-only supplement you can add to their diets!

Mega Foods Kids Daily Multivitamin Booster – a powdered form of their vitamin.

OLLY Kids Super Foods Multivitamin

Zarbees Toddler Multivitamin

Pure Encapsulations

Liquid Vitamins Without Iron:

ChildLife – it’s a little higher in sugar than I’d like, but you can start using it at 6 months of age (the other two options are for older kids)

Children’s Advanced – no sugar added and you can use it starting at 1 year of age

Premium Children’s – no sugar added and you can use it starting at 4 years of age

Iron Only Supplement: This is a good option if you decide to buy Garden of Life or MegaFood, because it will add the iron missing from those vitamins back into your child’s diet.

For Omega 3s: The only Omega 3 supplement I’d recommend for kids is Nordic Naturals. They have an infant DHA supplement and a children’s DHA supplement – both of which are extremely pure, has no added preservatives or sugar, and are in liquid form so they can be added to just about anything!

For Vitamin D: If you’re just looking for a Vitamin D supplement – e.g. in the winter, I love (and use) these Vitamin D Drops. There is literally nothing added to them (no flavors, colors, etc.). They are liquid and you only need one drop in your child’s milk per day. They’re marketed for infants, but you can use them for any age. Super easy, tasteless and pure. For another great option, UpSpring makes a pure vitamin D with only coconut oil added.

For Probiotics: I love Garden of Life’s line of probiotics – they are shipped cold and their powdered kids probiotic can be added to your child’s drink (milk, water, etc.). They also have a kids’ chewable probiotic if you need an option that doesn’t require refrigeration (but it does have maltodextrin).

Runner Ups:

Solgar. This is one I’d get only if you can’t find any of the other ones on the list above, because while most of the ingredients are good, it does have carrageenan which – as I mentioned – it’s better to avoid.

YummiBears Organic Multivitamin (note: this vitamin does have cane sugar added – if you give your kids the full dose then it’s 6g sugar which is more than I would like in a vitamin)

Seeking Health (Note: The link may say women’s/mens but the label indicates this can be used for kids aged 4 and up. It’s also good for kids with MTHFR mutations. But I am waiting for a response from the company on the prop 65 warning on its label, so I’ve moved them down here for now!)

I hope this helps you in navigating the world of kids’ vitamins!

Source: https://pickyeaterblog.com/the-healthiest-childrens-multivitamins-in-2017/

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North America Food Emulsifiers Market Size to Expand at Over 7% CAGR through 2026

North America food emulsifiers market is reported to experience steady growth during the forecast period of 2020-2026 and will achieve valuation of more than $1.5 billion by the end of this timeline. One of the main reasons cited for this is the tremendous growth of the food and beverage industry in the recent years. The rapid growth in population has given rise to demand for unique food experiences and has raised the demand for enhanced food quality as well.

Several emulsifiers like glycerides, lecithin, sorbitan esters and stearoyl lactylates constitute the products of North America food emulsifiers market. Out of these, the glycerides segment is reported to witness robust growth through 2026. Glycerides are derived from fatty acids and glycerol and mono and diglycerides are its lipid compounds. They are present in many foods in a natural state and are usually added to different foods to get good texture and increase their lifespan. They are most widely used in cakes, breads, icings, desserts and pasta to improve their texture, taste and quality.

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Baked goods and packaged foods are seeing a tremendous rise in consumption across America. This is one of the main factors that is increasing the demand for mono and diglycerides in these products. Packaged foods use these emulsifiers to not just increase their shelf life but to enhance their taste and texture as well. They help maintain the overall freshness of the food product. All these factors will catalyze the development of North America food emulsifiers market.

Several divisions of the food industry use emulsifiers, but it is the bakery and confectionary segment that will attract the most demand for them in the future. In fact, regional market share from this sector gained valuation of more than $550 million in the year 2019 and will continue to grow in the future as well. Bakeries use great amounts of emulsifiers in their products to improve the overall stability of the batter, enhance their texture and taste. Since foods like bread and pasta are stored for a longer period of time, having a long shelf life is of utmost importance, and this is where emulsifiers play a vital role.

Fast-food outlets and restaurants are rapidly increasing in numbers across the region which has led to increased demand for breads and buns. This has, in turn, created substantial demand for emulsifiers in these products. These will stimulate the development of North America food emulsifiers industry forecast.

Food preferences of customers are constantly changing, and this is why packaged foods are gaining momentum in North America. The per-capita income of the regional population has rapidly increased in the past few years which has improved their spending capacity on packaged and pre-cooked foods.

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This has, in turn, given a major boost to the food and beverage industry. Since the urban population lives a hectic lifestyle, they prefer to have pre-cooked foods which require minimum efforts to prepare and eat on the go. This has given rise to the demand for food additives and emulsifiers to improve the food quality and maintain freshness.

Growth in the number of fast-food providers and online businesses that offer packaged food at the customer’s doorstep is an important factor that will favor North America food emulsifiers market expansion. Some of the reputed companies engaged in producing food emulsifiers in North America are Abitec Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont, Riken Vitamin USA Inc., Lonza Group AG and few others.

Table of Contents (ToC) of the report:

Chapter 1   Methodology & Scope

1.1    Market definitions

1.2    Market assumptions & forecast parameters

1.3    Appendix

1.4    Data Sources

1.4.1    Primary

1.4.2    Secondary

Chapter 2   Executive Summary

2.1    North America Food Emulsifiers market summary, 2015 - 2026

2.1.1    Business trends

2.1.2    Product trends

2.1.3    Application trends

2.1.4    Country trends

Chapter 3   North America Food Emulsifiers Industry Insights

3.1    Industry segmentation

3.2    Industry outlook, 2015 - 2026

3.3    Value Chain

3.4    Regulatory overview

3.5    Market factor analysis

3.5.1    Growth drivers

3.5.2    Growth restraints

3.6    Competition review

3.7    Porter’s analysis

3.8    PESTEL analysis

3.9    Impact of COVID-19 on food emulsifiers demand by application

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Plant-sourced Food Emulsifiers Market Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2018-2026

Food emulsifier forms a boundary between immiscible liquids such as water and oil, and creates stable emulsion. Ice-cream, margarine, salad dressings, bread, and desserts are some common examples of food that contain emulsifiers. Food emulsifiers can control crystallization, reduce stickiness and prevent separation of an ingredients. These properties and adverse health effects of synthetic food emulsifiers have led to an increasing demand for plant-sourced food emulsifiers in food and beverages industry. According to the European Union, brominated vegetable oil (BVO), one of the food additives that act as an emulsifier, is banned in Europe, as it can cause damage to the nervous system, skin cancer, and other problems related to memory loss.

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Drivers and Restraints

Increasing number of people adopting veganism is propelling growth of plant-sourced food emulsifiers market. According to the Vegetarian Society, a British registered charity that promotes vegetarianism in U.K., the number of vegetarians increased from around 5% of the population to around 10% in 2015. This increasing trend of veganism and vegetarianism is influencing most of the manufacturers to adopt plant-sourced food emulsifiers. For instance, in May 2017, Hydrosol GmbH & Co. KG launched a vegan emulsifier stabilizer, HydroTop, which is produced with a blend of hydrocolloids derived from cellulose and vegetable-based fiber with high water binding capacity.

However, stringent government regulations related to food emulsifiers is negatively impacting growth of plant-sourced food emulsifiers market. According to the European Commission, Directive 95/2/EC was the regulation on food additives other than sweeteners and colors.

Market Trends

Bakery products application segment is expected to witness significant growth in the plant-sourced food emulsifiers market size over the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for cakes and pastries globally. According to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the sales value of cakes in the U.K. increased at an average of around 2% each year between 2012 and 2017, with a 1.5% increase in CAGR during 2007-2012.

Market Outlook

North America is projected to witness significant growth in the global plant-sourced food emulsifiers market over the forecast period. This is attributed to increasing disposable income and increasing demand for food emulsifiers in variety of dishes. According to the World Bank Group, the GDP per capita in the U.S. was US$ 56,469 in 2015 and increased up to US$ 57,638.16 in 2016. Furthermore, large number of key players are focusing on expanding their presence in this region, owing to high consumer base. For instance, companies are focusing on new product launches, in order to expand their product portfolio in the region. For instance, in December 2016, Cargill Inc., launched three plant-based lecithin, which includes sunflower, soy, and canola in the U.S. and Canada that can be used in a wide variety of food applications such as bakery, convenience foods, chocolates, and confectionery.

Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global plant-sourced food emulsifiers market over the forecast period. This is owing to the rapidly increasing number of processed food industries and shifting consumer preference towards plant-based food. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), in 2016, the food processing industry in India was ranked fifth in terms of consumption, production, and exports, and increased at a CAGR of 11.74 % during 2011-2016.

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Key Trends

Key players are focusing on adopting various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, and product or technological innovations to retain their position in the global plant-sourced food emulsifiers market. For instance, in 2017, Groupe Avril acquired Novastell to accelerate growth activities such as product development and natural emulsifier plant expansion in France and internationally.

Market players

Some of the leading players operating in the global plant-sourced food emulsifiers market include Lonza Group, Palsgaard A/S, Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd., Beldem S.A., and DowDuPont Inc. among others.

Plant-Sourced Food Emulsifiers Market Taxonomy

On the basis of product type, the plant-sourced food emulsifiers market is segmented into:

Mono- and Diglycerides & Its Derivatives

Sorbitan Esters

Lecithin

Polyglycerol Esters

Stearoyl Lactylates

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What is the Non-GMO Diet - What is it and How to benefit from it

There’s a new diet on the block but I wouldn’t call it a fad - If you’re wondering what is the non-GMO diet keep reading as this blog will enlighten you. Many people want to know how to identify Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in their diet but are concerned that the lack of labeling prevents them from succeeding. Not exactly, as there are only a certain number of crops that are considered genetically modified. By knowing which crops are GMO and choosing organic versions you can follow the non-GMO diet quite thoroughly and simply. I have been following this diet, and teaching my patients to follow it for years. So in this blog we’ll learn what are GMOs, what is the non-gmo diet, and what the benefits of following this diet are. While labeling helps, we don’t need it in order to avoid GMOs in our food. Here’s why:

What are GMOS

According to Consumer Reports GreenerChoices.org GMO and refers to plants, animals or other organisms whose genetic material has been changed in a laboratory, in ways that do not occur naturally. A species could have been changed to include proteins from other plants, animals, bacteria or viruses to theoretically produce a certain effect such as longer growing season, more nutrient value or to prevent pests from eating the crop. Commercial GMOs have been grown since 1996

The seeds used to grow the vast majority of corn, soybeans, rapeseed (to make canola oil), Cotton (for clothes and cotton seed oil) and sugar beets in the U.S. have been genetically engineered to tolerate glyphosate, the key ingredient in the herbicide RoundUp. GMO crops are also called herbicide-tolerant crops, these genetically engineered plants can survive the application of herbicides that would otherwise have killed the crops along with the targeted weeds. Due to the problem of weeds becoming resistant to glyphosate, genetically engineered varieties that are resistant to other herbicides have been developed.

Another trait that has been genetically engineered into food crops is pest resistance. These varieties have been genetically engineered with genes from a soil bacterium that produces a protein that is toxic to insects. The genes are modified and inserted into the genetic code of the plants, so that the plant manufactures its own pesticide.

Herbicide tolerance and pest resistance represent over 99% of traits in genetically engineered crops currently on the market.

When Consumer Reports tested processed foods with corn and soy ingredients in 2014, we found that almost all of the processed foods tested that were not labeled as Organic or Non-GMO contained substantial proportions of genetically engineered corn and soy.

What is the Non GMO Diet?

The Non-Gmo Diet is a diet that strictly avoids genetically modified food crops, additives, supplements, and thinking up the food chain; avoiding eating animal food who consume GMOs.

You want to avoid GMO foods because they contain higher levels of cancer-causing pesticides, as well as bacteria that are foreign to the body that might destroy your microbiome - keeping the microbiome in tack is essential to health as digestive complaints are the root cause of all chronic disease and been linked to autoimmune diseases, weight gain, anxiety and depression and cancer.

The NON-GMO Diet t is essentially a diet in which you avoid the crops who’s seeds are owned by Monsanto, and the avoid eating the animals who eat those crops. You may also choose to avoid crops that are highly contaminated with glyphosate, such as the yearly Dirty Dozen list. Since the use of genetic engineering, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), is prohibited in organic products, this means an organic farmer can’t plant GMO seeds, an organic cow can’t eat GMO alfalfa or corn, and an organic soup producer can’t use any GMO ingredients. Thereby eating organic versions of the conventionally genetically modified crops, you are pretty much assured in the USA not to consume GMOs.

In order to consume the Non-GMO diet eat organic versions - and only organic versions of the following foods - strictly avoiding all packaged foods that contain any ingredients and additives that contain GMO crops. This can be tricky at you need to read ingredients lists on all packaged food items and ensure the following are certified organic.

1) Corn: This means corn on the cob, canned and frozen corn, corn starch, corn oil, corn chips, tortillas, corn flour, corn meal, Corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup

Hidden corn is also found in vegetable starch, Dextrins, Maltodextrins, Dextrose, Fructose or crystalline fructose, Hydrol, treacle, Ethanol, Free fatty acids, Maize, Zein, Sorbitol, Vitamin C and Ascorbic acid and a HUGE list of medications and foods unless the label specifically says GMO free or corn-free

Eating chicken, turkey and eggs from chicken that were fed vegetarian feed, grain, corn are also filled with GMOs. While it is often believed that chicken is a better option than beef, it is not likely true since conventional chicken feed is highly genetically modified with corn and soy.

Conventionally raised beef also eat corn and soy making the meat, milk, butter, cheese exposed to genetic modified food.

2) Rapeseed/Canola: Canola oil, potato chips fried in canola oil, french fries fried in canola oil, any foods cooked using canola oil or have canola oil in the ingredients list

3) Sugar Beet: Sugar, beet sugar, candy, baked goods, cereals, crackers, cookies, icing, cakes, sodas, popsicles, Mr. Freeze, ice cream, Koolaid, poptarts, fast food, etc etc etc all packaged foods. While it’s best to avoid processed sugar all together, opt for cane sugar, maple syrup, honey, stevia, barley sugar instead of GMOd sugar beet.

4) Soy: soybeans, tofu, miso, soysprouts, edamame, TVP - textured vegetable protein, mock meat, mock chicken, vegatarian protein, soy nuggets, soymeal, soy flour, soybean oil, vegetable oil, soy lecithin, lecithin. Livestock fed a vegetarian diet of soy, corn and grain meaning all conventional dairy, eggs and most meat is genetically modified.

5) Cotton: Cotton is not edible and yet the GMO oil is being used in vegetable oil as well as to pack canned fish like tuna. Food Babe Vani Hari reports: “I was a bit shocked when I contacted In & Out Burger and they told me they use cottonseed oil to fry their french fries – but they aren’t alone. Depending on location, Arby’s, Arctic Circle, Wendy’s, and Burger King sometimes use cottonseed oil in their fryers as well, which they use to cook anything fried like fries, chicken strips, and onion rings. According to Burger King’s latest ingredient list: “Products that are fried in a shared fryer include but may not be limited to: Fish Filet, Pork Sausage, Crispy Chicken patty, Chicken Nuggets, Original Chicken Patty, Spicy Chicken Patty, Hash browns, French Fries, French Toast Sticks, and Onion Rings. Fryer oil contains: corn, canola, soy and/or cottonseed oils”.

Why Eat the Non GMO Diet?

The Non-GMO Shopping Guide includes this list in order to avoid consuming Genetically Modified Organisms:

Aspartame (also called AminoSweet®, NutraSweet®, Equal Spoonful®, Canderel®, BeneVia®, E951) baking powder canola oil (rapeseed oil) caramel color cellulose citric acid cobalamin (Vitamin B12) colorose condensed milk confectioners sugar corn flour corn masa corn meal corn oil corn sugar corn syrup cornstarch cottonseed oil cyclodextrin cystein dextrin dextrose diacetyl diglyceride erythritol Equal food starch fructose (any form) glucose glutamate glutamic acid glycerides glycerin glycerol glycerol monooleate glycine hemicellulose high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) hydrogenated starch hydrolyzed vegetable protein inositol inverse syrup inversol invert sugar isoflavones lactic acid lecithin leucine lysine malitol malt malt syrup malt extract maltodextrin maltose mannitol methylcellulose milk powder milo starch modified food starch modified starch mono and diglycerides monosodium glutamate (MSG) Nutrasweet oleic acid Phenylalanine phytic acid protein isolate shoyu sorbitol soy flour soy isolates soy lecithin soy milk soy oil soy protein soy protein isolate soy sauce starch stearic acid sugar (unless specified as cane sugar) tamari tempeh teriyaki marinades textured vegetable protein threonine tocopherols (vitamin E) tofu trehalose triglyceride vegetable fat vegetable oil vitamin B12 vitamin E whey whey powder xanthan gum Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) although usually derived from corn, is probably not GM because it is not likely made in North America.

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Glycolipids Market to Perceive Substantial Growth During 2025

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Glycolipids are glycosyl derivatives of lipids. They are ubiquitous membrane constituents, which are embedded in the cell plasma membrane. Glycolipids are collectively a part of a larger family of substances known as glycoconjugates. They are found on the surface of all eukaryotic cell membranes. Glycolipids are the most common types of biosurfactants. Biosurfactants are amphiphilic compounds containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic moieties that reduce surface tension and interfacial tensions between individual molecules at the cell surface and interface, respectively. Polar moiety is a carbohydrate, while nonpolar moiety is a long carbon chain fatty acid. Mannosylethritol lipids (MELs) are microbial extracellular glycolipids composed of mannosylethritol and fatty acids as hydrophilic and lipophilic moieties, respectively.

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Increase in demand for green surfactants to improve soil conditions, indirect plant growth promotion, and plant microbe interaction are fueling the global glycolipids market. Glycolipids are biodegraded in natural water environments. Thus, they contribute substantially to the reduction of waste in natural fresh water and marine ecosystems. Glycolipids are environmentally compatible, exhibit low toxicity to aquatic organisms, and have low potential for bioaccumulation.

Glycolipids Market: Key Segments

Based on product, the glycolipids market can be bifurcated into glycoglycerolipids and glycosphingolipids. Glycoglycerolipids contain glycolipids containing mono, di, or trisaccharides linked glycosidically to the hydroxyl group of diglycerides. Monogalactosyldiacylglycerol and digalactosyldiacylglycerol are the major glycolipid components of various membranes of chloroplasts. These are also the most abundant lipids in all photosynthetic tissues, including those of higher plants, algae, and certain bacteria. Glycosphingolipid are lipids containing at least one monosaccharide residue linked to ceramide moiety. They are further classified as neutral glycosphingolipids, oligoglycosylceramides, and acidic glycosphingolipids.

In terms of application, the glycolipids market can be divided into personal care, household products, and medical purposes. Glycolipids are the cosmetic surfactants which performs detergency, wetting, emulsifying, solubilizing, dispersing, and foaming effects. Chemical surfactants have adverse effect on environment and humans, particularly severe in long term. Glycolipids provide benefits such as biodegradability, low toxicity, and ecological acceptability. This is driving the demand for glycolipids market. Biosurfactants such as glycolipids have potential surface properties suitable for cosmetic applications especially incorporate with their biological activities. Sophorolipids, rhamnolipids, and mannosylerythritol lipids are the widely used glycolipids biosurfactants in cosmetics.

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Based on geography, the global glycolipids market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific accounted for major share of the global glycolipids market in 2017. China was the key country of the glycolipids market in Asia Pacific in 2017. Europe also holds significant share of the global glycolipids market. The chemical industry in Europe and North America is developed. Thus, demand for sodium silicofluoride is anticipated to increase in these regions during the forecast period. In terms of volume and revenue, the glycolipids market in Asia is projected to expand, due to the growth in the biosurfactants industry in the region. The glycolipids market in Europe is also anticipated to expand significantly from 2018 to 2026, owing to growth of end-use industries in the region. This can be ascribed to the expansion in personal care and home care industries; significant R&D investments. Rise in usage of green products in countries such as India, South Korea, and China in is also fuelling the glycolipids market in the Asia Pacific region.

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Key manufacturers of glycolipids operating in the global glycolipids market are Evonik, GlycoSurf, LLC, and Avanti Polar Lipids.

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Crumb Softener Market Prevalent Opportunities upto 2018 to 2028

Market Outlook for Crumb Softener Market

Crumb softener is used to inhibit the rate of staling or help in retrogradation of a bakery product, thereby enhancing their shelf-life stability. Hence, the term anti-staling agents are also often used for crumb softener. It is available in the form of a bacterial enzyme or derived from other sources by means of distillation. These chemicals include diacetyl tartaric esters of mono and diglycerides (DATEM). However, repercussions of the DATEM and monoglycerides crumb softener have lately been observed and overcoming these issues has been the keen focus of many producers.

For instance, agro based company Cargill, launched label friendly alternative for chemically derived crumb softener, in 2016. The alternative is a functional and cost-effective soy lecithin and is offered in liquid form. This also complements the consumer demand for authentic natural ingredients and their keen focus on the production methods of the company which manufacturer bakery ingredients and additives such as crumb softener. Besides the demand for substitution of chemical additives by natural sources, there is increasing consumer interest regarding the effect of food additives and preservatives on human health, which is boosting the segmental growth of the natural crumb softener market.

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Enzyme technology is being increasingly used to address the issues arising in the bakery industry. Crumb softener and brighteners are basically part of a complex category of bread improvers. In recent times, poor quality flour and less protein content have been known to affect the texture and the nutrient quality of the bakery products. To ensure a consistent quality in all their products, manufacturers are constantly exploring ways to improve flours, which is expected to boost the growth of the crumb softener market.

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 Crumb softener is used from large industrial bakeries to small artisanal bakers. Moreover, crumb softener is also a cost effective way to manufacture high quality bakery products, as they alleviate machinability problems and ensure high quality products with outstanding volume. Manufacturers like Puratos are also offering a new range of flour improvers, which also include crumb softener, with money-back-guarantee, to gain consumer trust about the high quality of the product. Currently, Europe is leading the crumb softener market and the Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. In Europe, the demand for high quality bread is particularly high in U.K., and is aggressively expected to boost the growth in the crumb softener market.

Global Crumb Softener Market: Segmentation

On the basis of source, the crumb softener market is segmented as-

Chemical

Enzyme

On the basis of product form, the crumb softener market is segmented as-

Powder

Paste

On the basis of end use, the crumb softener market is segmented as-

Cakes

Pastries

Breads & loaves

Others

The other segment includes end use products such as pretzels, tortillas and pizzas.

Global Crumb Softener Market: Key Takeaways

The crumb softener market is mainly characterized by new and innovative product launches in the bread improvers range.

In 2013, bakery ingredient manufacturer Puratos launched a new range of bread improvers under the S500 Sense brand, which is targeted to enhance flour quality fluctuations in U.K, while maintaining the product taste profiles.

In 2016, the company Mirpain, which is a manufacturer of milling and bakery ingredients launched a new range of bread improver which is designed specifically to extend shelf-life stability and softness of the bread.

Opportunities for Crumb Softener Market Participants

Many of the crumb softener offered are not specific to the grain type used. In enzyme technology, increasing number of products are coming up which are substrate specific. The growing specialty bread market, which includes products manufactured from various sources steamrolls the development of substrate specific crumb softener. This change will also impact the versatility of crumb softener in the market.

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A modelling-based approach and triangulation methodology will be followed to estimate data covered in this report. A detailed market understanding and assessment of the applications, types, forms and end uses of the product segments covered in the study is followed by carrying out a demand-side approach to estimate the sales of target product segments, which is then cross-referenced with a supply-side assessment of value generated over a pre-defined period. The statistics and data is collected at a regional level, consolidated and synthesized at a global level to estimate the overall market sizes.

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Plant-based Food Emulsifiers Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Forecast till 2026

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Food emulsifier, also known as an emulgent, is a surface-active agent that plays the role of an effective boundary between two immiscible liquids such as oil and water, further allowing producing a stable emulsion. Application of emulsifiers to any solution or food helps reduce stickiness, control crystallization, and prevent separation.

Synthetic and plant-based emulsifiers are widely used across the food and beverages industry. However, synthetic ones have shown adverse health effects over the recent past. For instance, a follow-up study at Georgia State University, noted that changes in gut bacteria from emulsifiers could trigger bowel cancer. Negative side effects of synthetic emulsifiers is thus, boosting growth of the plant-based food emulsifiers market size.

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Furthermore, increasing number of people are adopting veganism, and almost 1 in 20 people in the U.S. claim to be the same. The number of vegans recorded in the U.K. have increased to over 350%. Thus, the growing inclination towards plant-based products, in turn, is fueling the demand for plant-based food emulsifiers market.

This growing trend of vegetarianism and veganism in turn, is influencing various market players to adopt plant-based ingredients. Various products such as low-fat spreads, ice creams, margarine, salad dressings, and other creamy sauces are kept in stable emulsions with the addition of emulsifiers. Plant-based emulsifiers are also widely used as an additive in other food products such as peanut butter and chocolate.

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The growing demand for bakery products globally, is fueling demand for emulsifiers. In the bakery industry, emulsifiers are applied to bakery mixtures to enhance the structure of baked goods by increasing whip-ability of batters, conditioning of dough, and helping foods such as pasta be more resistant to overcooking. This in turn, is expected to boost growth of the plant-based food emulsifiers market.

Commonly used plant-based emulsifiers include mustard, soy and egg lecithin, mono- and diglycerides, polysorbates, carrageenan, guar gum, and canola oil. Animal-derived emulsifiers are used in food such as mayonnaise and hollandaise sauce, one of the most effective among such emulsifiers includes lecithin in egg yolks.

Stringent regulations regarding emulsifiers used in food from regulatory bodies such as FDA, pose as a major factor hampering growth of the plant-based emulsifiers market.

FIE—an international governing body of Olympic fencing, which conducted an event in 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany—witnessed the presence of major companies and launch of new plant-based emulsifiers. For instance, Sweden’s AAK, exhibited its line of non-dairy ice creams. While Roquette, a French-based company exhibited indulgent muffins based on pea protein, and added more exciting products to the line-up.

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Some Emerging Answers For Intelligent Products Of Iso Xp Whey Protein

Some Simple Guidance On Fundamental Criteria For New Zealand Grass Fed Whey Protein Canada

However, it does contain the aforementioned whey protein (non-grass-fed), magnesium oxide, and very small amounts of B vitamins that are essentially useless in the given dose (0.5-1mg). In "other ingredients,” organic cane sugar is the first on the list (meaning there’s a good amount of it), and Stevia appears as well. So exactly how much powdered corn, soy, and canola oil do you want to ingest on a daily basis? All three of these ingredients are part of Soylent Powder . The process of making oil into a powder requires maltodextrin, which is a high-glycemic artificial sweetener typically derived from corn. It is championed for its easy absorbability, but that means it’s going straight into your bloodstream, which may beget a rollercoaster of spiked blood sugar, insulin secretion, stress hormone release, and the eventual crash. As for the rest of its 40 ingredients, Soylent contains several synthetic vitamins, which are essentially watered-down versions of the real thing—only half as active and less absorbable. Also listed in the ingredients are sodium ascorbate and thiamine hydrochloride. Though natural, they are the less expensive forms of vitamins with low bioavailability, meaning that our bodies don’t absorb them very well. Soylent also contains other cheap additives (soluble corn fiber, and mono and diglycerides that may contain trans fats ), as well as 7 grams of added sugar, and soy lecithin, which may be a concern to those worried about food-based estrogens. If the goal is to thrive, it’s safe to say that this drink would not be our first choice. When it comes to Shakeology and Isagenix, many—I think we can hazard to say most—of the folks selling these products do not have a background in nutrition. As is typical with multi-level marketing companies, sellers often have unrelated full-time jobs and use the supplement business as part-time income.

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Tips To Establishing Your Personal Fitness Goals!

Increasing your fitness and health is a fantastic goal. It can be intimidating, especially if you are poor shape right now, but fitness is attainable. The ideas and tips in the article below will set you on the road towards achieving your fitness goals. You will feel better about yourself and be healthier. Lifting weights is one way that people try to become fit. You really don't need all that equipment to stay in shape, however. Just doing pushups, handstand pushups, leg raises, squats, bridges and pullups is enough to keep you fit. Get an exercise regimen that works for your body, and it will be easy to stay at it. If you choose something you enjoy, you'll be excited to work out. Doing some simple pushups can be a great way to tone up triceps. But not the standard push-up, if you turn your hands with the fingers facing towards each other, it will target the triceps. Those triceps will melt like butter then harden like stone beneath the stress of these high-quality push-ups. Change up your workout regiment by doing various exercises. This will help avoid routine in your fitness plan and keep you motivated to come back to your workout the next day. Your body also needs variety so that you don't cause a stall in your results due to your body finding the same exercises too easy. Strong thighs are important to prevent knee injuries. Tearing a ligament in back of the kneecap is a sports injury that occurs quite frequently. Exercising both the hamstrings and quads will ensure knee safety. Leg extensions and curls are great exercises to accomplish this. You can use wall sits to build up your leg muscles. The first thing you must do is find a wall with enough room for you to squat against. Stand approximately a foot and a half away from the wall. Lean back with your knees bent until the length of your back meets the wall. Continue lowering yourself toward the ground by bending your knees until you reach a position that mimics the act of sitting in a chair. Hold this position until you cannot stand it anymore. Tons of crunches alone are not going to get you six-pack abs. Your muscles may get stronger, but nothing will really happen with respect to the fat on your stomach. To get yourself a set of washboard abs, you must start eating better while doing resistance and cardio training. Before starting your workout, test the padding thickness of the bench by pressing fingers down into the cushion firmly. Choose a different machine if you can feel the hard wood beneath the cushion. If there is not enough padding and support you could end up with bruises or even worse, you must have the correct support when working out. It's pretty hard to feel good or be as healthy as you should be if you don't take steps to get into shape and then stay fit. This can be a real challenge if it's been a long time since you exercised, but a little help will help you a great deal. Use the tips in this article to work on your fitness level and to achieve your goal of maximum fitness.

Top Insights For 2017 On Effortless Plans Of Canada

Calgary, Halifax, York Region, Ont., and Port City, B.C. approved to join Canadian Premier League Posted: May 06, 2018 10:22 AM MT | Last Updated: May 7 Calgary was among four groups approved for professional club membership by Soccer Canada on Saturday. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press) Spruce Meadows will be the home grounds for Calgary's Tier 1 professional soccer club when the Canadian Premier League launches next season, newly appointed team president Ian Allison confirmed Sunday. "We have a number of designs underway," he said. "One of the great things we have that puts us at a bit of an advantage over some of our colleagues is that we have a great infrastructure at Spruce Meadows that also has, if you will, federation approved facilities — a different federation albeit — with grass rings and drainage and all those types of things so there are a number of things that are going to be unveiled in the next couple of weeks." Calgary was one of four groups approved for professional club membership by Soccer Canada at its annual general meeting in Yellowknife, paving the way for them to join the CPL. MORE ALBERTA NEWS |  What matters most to Albertans: Poll results set the stage for 2019 election​ Clubs from Halifax, Port City, B.C., and York Region, Ont., also got the seal of approval. Port City is not an actual city in B.C., but is thought to represent an as yet unnamed city in the Lower Mainland, though no official announcement has been made.  The CPL was approved for league membership with Soccer Canada last year, along with clubs in Hamilton and Winnipeg. Ian Allison was named president of Spruce Meadows Sports and Entertainment, the ownership group behind Calgary's Tier 1 professional soccer team. (ROLEX/YouTube) CPL is set to debut as a professional men's soccer league in the spring of 2019, and will serve as a Tier 1 league. FIFA, the sport's world governing body, still has to approve the league and its clubs. Recognition from Canada's national association was a necessary step before that could happen.  Spruce Meadows Sports and Entertainment will be the ownership group behind the Calgary team. Allison said players will come from all over the world, "but the majority of them on the field of play will be Canadian." Known as one of the world's premier equestrian facilities since it opened in the 1970s, Allison said making the jump into soccer isn't that much of a stretch for Spruce Meadows. "It's truly an international game, the most international game," he said.

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Vitamins And Minerals: Essential To Your Health

Taking essential vitamins and minerals regularly can keep you in good health. However, most folks don't know what vitamins are the most essential, or even where to shop for them. Keep reading for some great advice on finding the supplements that you need. If your supplement has fat, make sure you take it with your meal. Vitamins E, K and A are vitamins that do not absorb into the body without the help of food. They work best if the food you are eating them with contains fat. Sun and milk represent two great sources of vitamin D. Whey Protein If you don't drink a lot of milk or aren't in the sun a lot, you need to get a supplement that has vitamin D in it. This vitamin is good for keeping your bones from becoming brittle, so they don't break as easily. Iron is a key component for building red blood cells. The red blood cells are required to carry oxygen to every part of your body. Women generally need more iron than men, which is why there are some iron supplements that are just for women. If you are feeling exhausted or having trouble breathing, you may not be getting enough iron. Asparagus, dairy products, and bananas are rich sources of riboflavin. Vitamin B2 deficiency can lead to a variety of conditions, including cracked lips, scaly skin, and a reduction in red blood cells. This nutrient also stops cancer, carpal tunnel, and anemia. We often try to eat healthy, but our budgets often make it difficult to do so. Taking proper vitamin and mineral supplementation can help your body perform at optimum levels. It may also counteract some less than desirable foods. Vitamin supplement are essential these days. Many foods in the grocery stores are over-processed, which leads to the depletion of many nutrients. Taking a natural multivitamin is one way to make sure you're getting essential nutrients. Ask your doctor to give you a physical exam to check for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This way, you can know which supplements you will need to rectify any such problems. With the economy as it is, many people are looking to quick, cheap and fast food to get them by, and missing out on valuable nutrients in the process. Make sure to buy a good multivitamin or supplements that will let your body fight disease and turn the fat to energy. It's important to get accurate information about any type of vitamin or mineral supplement. Lots of advertisements only want to sell the product, not care about for your health. You should go into any potential purchase with serious doubts when the claims seem extraordinary. If you are at all doubtful about a supplement, talk it over with your doctor. Use caution when it comes to supplements. It is possible to overdose on them. This occurs often when too many supplements are taken, and the danger is real. Depending on the vitamin, some of these overdoses can even threaten your life. Remember that some vitamins and minerals, such as calcium carbonate, must be taken with food. It is best when it is taken with food. Your body cannot properly absorb this nutrient without food. There are many prescription meds and over the counter meds that react adversely with vitamin supplements. Some of these interactions can be life threatening. It is important to alert your physician to all vitamins and supplements that you ingest. Always consult a pharmacist about possible side effects when you purchase OTC medications. Your body needs 21 essential vitamins and minerals every day. If you do not have them, you will experience poor health. Use the tips listed above to get the nutrients you need.

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Food Emulsifiers (Stabilizers) Market by Applications, Dynamics and Classification Forecast to 2022

The Global Food Emulsifiers (Stabilizers) Market is expected to witness high growth at a rising CAGR in forthcoming period due to increasing health awareness among consumers. Food emulsifiers enhance the taste, consistency, quality and texture of food and beverages and they maintain freshness and quality of food and beverages.

 Growth drivers for the food emulsifiers (stabilizers) market include increasing display of attraction for packaged foods in India, Japan and China due to change in lifestyle and rising disposable incomes. Growth in food emulsifiers (stabilizers) market is also due to cosmetic and personal care industries where emulsifiers are used as thickening agents for blending liquids of different viscosities. Lotions and creams use emulsifiers for blending color and fragrances. Furthermore, a broad consumer base and a healthy fast food sector is driving growth in market.

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 Skin creams use their anti-aging properties associated with emulsifiers calling for growth in food emulsifiers (stabilizers) market during forecast period. The oil field market has advantages such as drilling activities give stable invert drilling fluids with emulsion stability. Emulsifiers have immense growth in pharmaceutical industry where it is required to dissolve solids into liquids, as stabilizing agents and as hydrate thickening agents.

 Asia Pacific offers a lucrative and bolstering market for emulsifiers which are added as additives. Lecithin is a known emulsifier and has the ability to homogenize, pasteurize and stabilized he colloidal system and its multi-functionality aids it in having a desirably long shelf-life. Segmentation of food emulsifiers (stabilizers) market by product outlook includes mono-diglycerides and derivatives, lecithin, steraloyl lacyctales, sorbiton esters, and others.

 By application, segmentation for food emulsifiers (stabilizers) market includes bakery and confectionary, convenience foods, meat products, dairy products and others. By geographical regions, segmentation for food emulsifiers (stabilizers) industry includes North America, Europe, Asia pacific, MEA and Latin America. The key players in food emulsifiers (stabilizers) market include Lonza group, Cargill inc., Danisco a/s, Riken Vitamin co., Palsgard A/S, Beldem BASF, SE, Adani Vilmar, Archer Daniels Midland Company Solway SA, Lubrizol Corporation and Stephan Company.

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Latest Perk for Coffee Drinkers: A Boost of Beneficial Enzymes Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola A recent study has revealed even more evidence to indicate coffee has more to offer than just a boost of energy. Caffeine offers much more, actually, as it may help protect against the development of dementia. Researchers at Indiana University discovered that caffeine and 23 other compounds kick-start an enzyme known as nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyl transferase 2, or NMNAT2, and it's this compound that scientists say may block the effects of neurodegenerative disorders. To identify substances with the potential to produce the NMNAT2 enzyme in the brain, the scientists screened over 1,280 compounds, including existing drugs, in order to identify 24 compounds that could potentially increase the enzyme's production. The study,1 led by Hui-Chen Lu of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, followed research done by Lu's team in 2016,2 which found that the NMNAT2 enzyme not only protects neurons in the brain from stress but binds to tau proteins via the "chaperone function." The enzyme prevents tau, which is similar to plaques that accumulate in the brain due to aging, from misfolding and causing subsequent cell death. Misfolded proteins are implicated in such neurodegenerative disorders as Parkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's diseases, as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. Dementia, Alzheimer's and How They Might Be Prevented Dementia is a group of symptoms, not a disease in itself, associated with diminished cognitive skills such as memory, reasoning and communication, severe enough to interfere with daily activities.3 Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, which worsens over time, and accounts for as much as 80 percent of known dementia cases. It affects more than 5.4 million people in the U.S., and the number of people affected is expected to triple by 2050.4 Medical News Today notes that: "Though researchers are still unclear on the precise causes of Alzheimer's, it is known that the condition arises as a result of brain cell death. The formation of 'tangles,' which are misfolded strands of a protein called tau, is believed to play a role in brain cell death."5 Science is still at a loss in regard to what causes Alzheimer's, but the fact that it stems from brain cell death due to the "tangling" of tau proteins is an important clue in getting to the bottom of how to keep it from happening, reversing it or lessening its effects. The Significance of NMNAT2 for 'Blocking' Dementia The Epoch Times noted: "Lu's earlier research found that mice altered to produce misfolded tau also produced lower levels of NMNAT2. To confirm the effect of caffeine, researchers administered caffeine to mice modified to produce lower levels of NMNAT2. As a result, the mice began to produce the same levels of the enzyme as normal mice."6 Other compounds also gave NMNAT2 a production boost, such as rolipram, an "orphaned" antidepressant discontinued since the mid-1990s, a few other drugs and retinoic acid, which is derived from vitamin A. However, caffeine was found to be one of the most effective at increasing NMNAT2 production. Significantly, 13 other compounds were identified that actually lowered this important enzyme's production. They're important, Lu says, because they help researchers understand how they might contribute to dementia. According to Lu: "This work could help advance efforts to develop drugs that increase levels of this enzyme in the brain, creating a chemical 'blockade' against the debilitating effects of neurodegenerative disorder. Increasing our knowledge about the pathways in the brain that appear to naturally cause the decline of this necessary protein is equally as important as identifying compounds that could play a role in future treatment of these debilitating mental disorders."7 How Your Morning Brew Might Benefit Your Health As previously mentioned, coffee was one of the 24 substances that increased NMNAT2 formation to effectively inhibit neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia. While Lu says knowing this information will help other scientists create drugs to increase levels of the NMNAT2 enzyme for the purposes of combating dementia, coffee has been identified as having other substances that are useful. A plethora of studies indicate that coffee offers benefits in cancer prevention and treatment. One study showed that drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily lowered the risk of colon cancer recurrence or death by 52 percent.8 A meta-analysis on coffee and cancer risk published in 2016 concluded with the statement: "Our study demonstrates that coffee intake can reduce the risk of oral, pharynx cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, prostate cancer, endometrial cancer and melanoma by 31 percent, 13 percent, 54 percent, 11 percent, 27 percent and 11 percent respectively for the highest versus lowest coffee intake. Furthermore, coffee intake could reduce the risk of liver cancer, prostate cancer and endometrial cancer by 27 percent, 3 percent and 12 percent with an increment of 2 cups of coffee intake."9 In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) reversed its longtime position that coffee may cause cancer, and the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported that coffee consumption may actually help reduce chronic disease.10 Another study reported that drinking at least five cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of some brain cancers by as much as 40 percent.11 A 2009 study showed that coffee increases the growth of beneficial gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium.12 Other diseases and conditions caffeine has been shown in clinical studies to positively impact include: ✓ Type 2 diabetes ✓ Parkinson's disease ✓ Liver, prostate, kidney and colorectal cancers ✓ Heart rhythm problems ✓ Stroke ✓ Beneficial gut bacteria It's What You Put in Coffee That Causes Problems If you haven't heard how damaging fake creamers and artificial sugars are — in some peoples' minds, the only way to make it palatable — you may want to sit up and take notice. Another way of saying it is: You know what's in your coffee, but do you know what's in your creamer? ✓ High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), implicated in mitochondrial malfunction ✓ Dipotassium phosphate, often used in fertilizer and cosmetics ✓ Partially hydrogenated soybean oil, which contains trans fats, known to cause inflammation ✓ Mono- and diglycerides may be synthetic, derived from partially hydrogenated oils or both ✓ Sodium stearoyl lactylate is an additive often used as a cleanser, foaming agent and emulsifier in cosmetics ✓ Sodium caseinate, often treated with the chemical sodium hydroxide, which can damage or suppress nutrient absorption Raw, organic cream from pastured cows is a far better creamer in your coffee because it's natural and contains a healthy amount of "good" fat, but your best option is to drink your coffee black. Sweeteners for Your Coffee: Best Left Out Then there's artificial sweeteners, another popular item in coffee circles, which can be worse for you than sugar and fructose. Aspartame, for instance, is shown in numerous studies to increase weight gain, worsen insulin sensitivity and even cause cancer and neurological problems. While natural sweeteners such as honey and agave syrup may seem to be much healthier than chemically contrived sweeteners, they contain high amounts of fructose and may be highly processed. If you like your coffee sweetened, you can try the herb stevia, which doesn't raise your blood glucose level like sugar does. It may be one of the safest alternatives for sugar. Luo han guo, also known as monk fruit, is another natural sweetener with this attribute and some say it has a superior flavor. The Importance of Choosing Organic Shade-Grown Coffee Conventionally grown coffee is one of the most chemically contaminated foods in the world. In contrast, organic coffee contains no chemicals or synthetic fertilizers. The beans have a richer flavor and come with natural antioxidants. It's healthy for you, more sustainable for the farms that grow it and vastly better for the planet. Additionally, coffee is a shade-loving plant, but growers often strip forests to make growing and harvesting easier. This destroys the ecological habitat of many natural pest deterrents, such as birds and lizards, while the pests flourish, resulting in additional pesticide use. The downward spiral to the environment involves chemical run-off, erosion and potentially contaminated water supplies. Organic shade-grown coffee is available at numerous retail markets, but you can also order it online.