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CRN Adopts Guidelines for Responsible Melatonin Usage and Gummies

The new guidelines cover labeling, overages, child-deterrent packaging, and more.

04.15.24

The Gut Microbiome: A Foundation for Building a Healthy Body

New products continue to proliferate as scientific understanding advances.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.08.24

Amazing Grass Launches Amazing Greens Mood Blend

The passionfruit citrus-flavored fruit and veggie powder includes L-theanine and probiotics to support a calmer state of mind.

04.01.24

SAMe May Be Suitable Adjuvant Therapy in Depression, Recent Reviews Conclude

Findings published earlier this year from two independent research groups hold promise that supplementation may be helpful.

03.20.24

Cognitive Function | Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research

Brain to Gut Benefits: A Promising Approach for Digestive Health & Regularity

Herbal pairing study points to connection between stress and constipation.

Online Exclusives By Nick Collias, Contributing Writer 03.11.24

Ritual Launches Stress Relief Supplement

The new botanical formulation is designed to optimize the body’s cortisol response for all-day support.

03.06.24

Force Factor Launches Happy Mood Chews Featuring PLT Health Solutions’ Zembrin

The new formula is designed to relieve stress and promote positive mood.

02.28.24

Gnosis Launches Landkind Pure Salidroside

The sustainably-sourced ingredient is an isolate of Rhodiola’s most well-studied bioactive compound.

02.28.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Supplier News

Sabinsa to Highlight Stress Management Benefits of Shagandha Ashwagandha

Company will also feature LivLonga, a unique formulation of scientifically validated ingredients Curcumin C3 Complex, Livinol, and BioPerine.

02.27.24

PLT Health Solutions Launches Serezin for Restorative Sleep Support

The combination of Boswellia serrata and ginger extracts was linked to significant improvements in self-reported sleep quality, mood, and aches/pains.

02.26.24

Probiotical’s Bifizen Blend Linked to Self-Reported Sleep Improvements

Those who took the four-strain blend for six weeks reported significantly shorter sleep onset, and greater overall sleep quality than placebo.

02.20.24

Ashwagandha Extract May Offer Anti-Fatigue Benefits to Overweight Subjects

Verdure Sciences' proprietary Witholytin (200 mg) offered significant benefits in fatigue metrics.

01.29.24

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research

Affron®: Peaceful Nights, Natural Rest

In today’s frenzied society, obtaining quality sleep has become a coveted treasure.

Five Dietary Supplement Trends to Watch in 2024

These stable markets are dependable amid disruption and uncertainty.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.22.24

Energy Tops Wellness Priorities as Half of Consumers Cite Need for Quality Energy Supplements

Health products manufacturer NOW finds energy, sleep/mood support, and heart health as most cited health needs.

01.09.24

Digesting the Gut Health Market and a Bundle of Biotics

The vital link between supplement manufacturers and consumers can help companies develop solutions that meet high expectations.

By Sheila Rizzo, Global Strategic Market Manager, Roquette 12.19.23

Lion’s Mane Extract Linked to Better Cognitive Performance, Subjective Stress

A new study found immediate and long-term benefits through the use of Sempera Organics’ lion’s mane blend, SO-DSX1.

12.05.23

Ashwagandha Extract Improves Cognitive Performance Scores, Biomarkers of Stress

Shagandha, an ashwagandha extract by Sabinsa, led to clinically significant increases in serotonin and reductions in cortisol in 54 participants.

11.28.23

Melatonin Use Among Children Has Risen Greatly, Study Finds

A new study by researchers at CU Boulder found that the number of parents who reported giving their kids melatonin increased from 1.3% to 18.5%.

11.21.23

NOW Launches Calm & Focus Featuring GABA and Zembrin Sceletium Tortuosum

The succulent extract marketed by PLT Health Solutions has been evidenced to reduce anxiety-related activity within two hours of administration.

11.14.23

cbdMD Executive Ronan Kennedy on the Company’s Expanding Product Portfolio

Interim CEO and CFO discusses new Delta 9 gummies, CBD market challenges, and future expectations.

By Sheldon Baker 11.13.23

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

Large-Scale Study Links Hemp/Botanical Blend to Sleep/Stress Benefits

The study conducted by MDbio in partnership with Radicle Science found improvements in measure of sleep, stress, and anxiety in a population of 620 adults.

11.01.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research News

Low-Dose Valerian Extract May Benefit Mood and Sleep

Sleeproot, a standardized extract by OmniActive Health Technologies, improved sleep latency, duration and efficiency, as well as self-reported anxiety.

11.01.23

Dietary Supplement Trends and Markets to Watch in 2024

SPINS market insights suggest performance and total wellness are top of mind, new women’s health products are coming, and gummies may hit a ceiling.

Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 10.30.23

Assessing Impact with Ritual’s Lindsay Dahl

The Certified B Corp has expanded its product line, and reach to consumers, but is also intent on limiting its environment impact.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 10.30.23

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Minerals | Mood Health & Sleep | Supplier News

Gadot Spotlights Magnesium’s Trending Status in Mood Support Products

The ingredient, important in more than 300 human biochemical reactions, is lacking in the Western diet.

10.20.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Natural/Organic

Nutraland USA Launches First Melatonin Sourced from Tomatoes

Somato is a standout among synthetically-derived competing ingredients as whole-food derived nutrients pique interest, according to the company.

10.16.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research News

Ashwagandha Extract Linked to Reductions in Perceived Stress and Fatigue

Verdure Sciences’ Witholytin, standardized to 1.5% withanolides, led to 45.8% and 38.6% improvements in the Chalder Fatigue Scale and Perceived Stress Scale.

10.13.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Mood Health & Sleep | Probiotics & Prebiotics

Novozymes OneHealth to Showcase Psychobiotic, Postbiotic Ingredients

The company’s scientific experts will be on hand to discuss recent clinical studies supporting its strains.

10.09.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Mood Health & Sleep | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

Probiotical to Showcase Evidence on Probiotics and Mood/Sleep Benefits

Marco Pane, chief science officer and coauthor of over 20 probiotics studies, will highlight the emerging details in a presentation at the event.

10.04.23

Probi to Debut Cognitive Support Concept

The company is positioning its proprietary strain, L. plantarum HEAL9, for mood and cognitive support based on recently-emerged evidence.

10.02.23

Natrol Launches First Non-Melatonin Sleep Supplement

The leading player in the melatonin segment is responding to demand for alternative sleep support ingredients with two new formulations.

09.29.23

Video: Natural Products Expo East 2023 in Pictures

Paul Stamets accepts NBJ Summit Lifetime Achievement Award.

Videos Sean Moloughney, Editor

Ashwagandha Extract Linked to Mood and Cognitive Benefits in Several New Studies

Treatment with Specnova’s NooGandha was linked to positive findings in one mood study, two cognition studies, and a safety study.

09.14.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Products

CV Sciences Launches Reserve Sleep Gummies

The full-spectrum gummies contain a blend of CBD, THC, CBN, and melatonin.

09.08.23

Probiotic Blend Linked to Improved Mood Scores

Those who supplemented with Probiotical’s Bifizen had improved moods sustained through a washout period, as well as increases in circulating serotonin.

09.07.23

A Clearer Path to Weight Management: The Ozempic Factor

There are new tools for tackling the obesity epidemic, but still no magic solution.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.06.23

Under Pressure: Stress and Mental Health Have Taken Center Stage

As stress levels continue to escalate, the pressure is on to provide new solutions.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.06.23

Wellness is Top-of-Mind. Brands Are Banking on the Staying Power of Self-Care

People are investing in their own health, but consumers aren’t satisfied with product options.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 08.31.23

Positive Beauty: for People and Planet

The personal care industry is responding to calls for greater inclusion and sustainability.

By Rune Daneels, Product Manager, Oleon Health and Beauty 08.31.23

Four Sigmatic Launches Mushroom-Botanical-Vitamin Capsule Blends

The new line of condition-specific products are each tailored to specific cognitive health benefits.

08.28.23

Probiotic May Enhance Cognition in Stressed Individuals

Supplementation with a strain called L. plantarum HEAL9 by Probi resulted in improved test performance in 129 healthy individuals with self-reported stress.

08.14.23

Breaking News | Digestive Health | Mood Health & Sleep | Research | Research News

Irregular Sleep Impacts the Gut Microbiome

Unfavorable bacteria species were more abundant in people whose sleeping times were less consistent day-to-day.

08.03.23

Phospholipid Complex May Significantly Improve Cognitive Function: Review

In a review of 1,380 cognition studies, a team of neurologists further validated a 2014 study on Lipogen’s Cognolipid supplement.

07.24.23

Kerry Debuts Immune and Stress Support Blend with Yeast Beta Glucan, Ashwagandha, Vitamin C

Wellmune Adapt is designed to support the immune system while also tackling stress factors and sleep.

07.21.23

Healthy Directions Launches Doctors’ Preferred Product Line, Partners with Meijer

Each Doctors’ Preferred formula follows a triple-testing protocol for identity, quality, purity, and potency.

07.11.23

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research

CBD Shown to Confer Sleep Benefits Similar to Melatonin

A 15 mg dose of CBD with or without other cannabinoids improved sleep about as significantly as a 5-mg dose of melatonin.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.10.23

Herbal and Botanical Supplements Continue to Outpace Broader Market Amid Economic Uncertainty

With 19% share of the dietary supplements market, herbal/botanical products are a win among health-conscious consumers.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.23

Plexus Worldwide Introduces Plexus Sleep

The supplement combines melatonin with FOS, ashwagandha, GABA, lemon balm extract, and L-tryptophan.

06.27.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Mood Health & Sleep | Products | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

Nature’s Bounty Launches Sleep3 Gummies

The new formula features L-theanine, quick-release melatonin, and time-release melatonin in one dose.

06.27.23

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