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Wellmune Postbiotic Supports Innate Immune Function: In Vitro Study

The new findings highlight how the postbiotic may modulate inflammatory and antimicrobial behaviors of immune cells.

04.17.24

Study Shines Light on Cholesterol-Reducing Mechanism of Probiotic Blend

Kaneka’s AB-Life significantly reduced non-HDL cholesterol by changing bile salt metabolism in the gut, a new human clinical trial found.

04.11.24

FDA Approves Study on Aloe Vera as Potential Interstitial Cystitis Treatment

Desert Harvest's Super-Strength Aloe Vera could become the first IC treatment alternative to the drug Elmiron.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.11.24

Shatavari Root Extract May Benefit Menopause Symptoms: Study

An extract branded as aspurūs by Waleria was associated with reductions in self-reported hot flashes, night sweats, and mood/sleep issues in 70 women.

04.10.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research News

NutriLeads’ BeniCaros Predictably and Beneficially Modulates Gut Microbiome: In Vitro Study

The upcycled prebiotic fiber’s complex structure led to consistent fermentation characteristics and the production of short-chain fatty acids like propionate.

04.03.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Research News

Multi-Herb Formula May Reduce Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms: Study

Karallief’s KaraShield botanical blend was associated with reduced frequency and severity of URT symptoms, greater serum IgG, and lower markers of inflammation.

03.27.24

Cargill Highlights Stevia Microbiome Study, Functional Food Ingredients at Expo West

In addition to new evidence that stevia has no impact on gut microbiota, the company showcased coating fats, cocoa powders, and pink Himalayan salt solutions.

03.26.24

First Patient Enrolled in BiOkuris Medical Food Study for Crohn’s Disease

The study will investigate the efficacy of a chitin glucan, vitamin, and mineral formula in relieving a range of IBS-like symptoms.

03.25.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Fatty Acids | Research | Research News

Hyaluronic Acid Matrix Ingredient Mobilee May Aid in Muscle Health: In Vitro Study

The ingredient, previously established to support mobility, has a unique role to play in muscle regeneration, a new study concluded.

03.20.24

One in Four Pregnant Women Getting Insufficient Omega-3s: Study

Researchers evaluated the research gap through data on tens of thousands of women.

03.05.24

VITAL Study Follow-Up: Omega-3s Had Prolonged Effect on Autoimmune Disease Risk

While the benefits of vitamin D weren’t significant two years after discontinuation, the effect of omega-3 fatty acids had lasting significance.

02.13.24

PEA May Reduce Severity, Duration of Migraines: Study

In a clinical study, 600 mg of Gencor’s Levagen+ PEA significantly reduced self-reported migraine symptoms in 64 participants.

02.08.24

Breaking News | Digestive Health | Infant & Children's Health | Research News

Early Life Diet Has Unique Impact on IBD Risk: Study

High fish and vegetable intake and low amounts of sugary beverages, starting at one year old, had a significant impact on IBD risk in over 80,000 people.

02.06.24

Breaking News | Immune Function | Research | Research News

Vegan and Ketogenic Diet Shown to Quickly Impact Immune System: NIH Study

Authors said more research needed to determine potential health effects.

01.31.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News

Supplement Industry Contributes $158.6 Billion to U.S. Economy: CRN Study

The industry’s total economic output is up 23% from 2016, according to the association.

01.24.24

Diets Rich in Plant Protein Linked to Healthy Aging: Nurses’ Health Study

In 48,000 women, those who had high protein intakes later in life had fewer chronic diseases, and overall better physical and mental health.

01.23.24

Nearly One in 10 Adolescents Have Used Nonprescribed Weight Loss Products: Study

An analysis co-authored by STRIPED's director estimated the prevalence of “diet pill,” laxative, and diuretic use across adolescent populations in 90 studies.

01.19.24

Multivitamin/Mineral Supplementation May Slow Memory Loss in Older Adults: COSMOS Study

A 5,000-person cohort of the large-scale observational study saw modest improvements over the course of a two-year treatment protocol.

01.18.24

Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research News

Palm Tocotrienols May Prevent Postmenopausal Bone Loss: Animal Study

In animal models of postmenopausal osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, palm tocotrienols had similar benefits as a combination of glucosamine and calcium.

01.08.24

Pre-, Probiotics Enhance Protein Absorption, Body Composition in Athletes: Study

Athletes who supplemented with prebiotics and a probiotic blend called Herbaferm saw positive changes in several anthropometric measures compared to placebo.

01.04.24

Cocoa Supplementation May Improve Cognition in Cases of Poor Diet Quality: COSMOS Study Follow-Up

Despite initial negative findings, a secondary analysis of the large-scale study found cocoa extract improved cognition for those with poor diet at baseline.

01.02.24

Vitamin D Doesn’t Reduce Bone Fractures in Children: Study

While the study didn't include calcium supplementation, it was nonetheless "striking" that vitamin D alone made no difference, according to the authors.

12.21.23

OmegaQuant Receives Grant to Study Fatty Acids to Predict Dementia

The company and the nonprofit Fatty Acid Research Institute hope to develop a tool to screen for impending cases of dementia.

12.14.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News

Chromadex’s Niagen NR Tested in Phase 1 Parkinson's Study

The NAD+ booster was well-tolerated at up to 3,000 mg/day, and improved the clinical severity of symptoms in 20 Parkinson’s disease patients.

12.01.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research News | Skin Health

Standardized Black Seed Oil May Reduce Microbe Which Causes Acne: In Vitro Study

Compared to a non-standardized version, TriNutra’s USP-grade black seed oil B’utyQuin more effectively reduced Propionibacterium acnes.

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

The High Cost of Consumer Confusion: An Elderberry Case Study

Careful consideration must be paid to ingredient form, how it was processed, level of bioactives, and whether it has been scientifically substantiated.

By Melanie Bush, VP of Science and Research, Artemis International, Inc. 11.20.23

Breaking News | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News

Nicotinamide Riboside Treatment Linked to Improved Coordination in AT Patients: Prospective Study

In the longest trial to date on NR, ChromaDex’s Niagen improved coordination and eye movement in a small group of AT patients.

11.15.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research News

Probiotic Treatment Improves Self-Reported Symptoms in MS Patients: Study

In a population of 40 people with multiple sclerosis, those administered S. boulardii reported reductions in pain and fatigue scores.

11.09.23

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 | Minerals

Consumer Study Shows Preference for Lubrizol’s Iron Ingredient Lipofer

The microencapsulated iron ingredient reduces reactivity in the mouth and digestive tract, improving digestibility and taste, according to the company.

10.19.23

Vitamin K2 Study: No Benefit in Vascular Calcification Found in Dialysis Patients

The inconclusive findings suggested that kidney patients may need greater dosages of vitamin K2 in order to achieve cardioprotective benefits.

10.19.23

NIH Study: Calorie Restriction Has Ties to Muscle Strength, Healthy Aging Genes

A 12% reduction in calories activated a host of biological pathways to reduce the chronic pro-inflammatory state common among older people.

10.13.23

Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Healthy Aging | Medical Nutrition | Research News

New Study Highlights Importance of Bone Mineral Density as Proactive Target

Proactive strategies to improve bone density should be an important concept in healthy aging product development, notes vitamin K2 supplier Gnosis by Lesaffre.

10.10.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Research News

Study Reveals Potential Mechanism of Pomegranate Extract’s Gut Health Benefit

The tannins in Verdure Sciences’ Pomella ingredient convert to ellagic acid and urolithin A, through gut microbial metabolism.

10.09.23

Probiotic Strain May Reduce Listeria Infections: Animal Study

BIO-CAT’s Bacillus subtilis MB40 improved immunity against this bacterial infection in an animal model.

09.06.23

Antioxidant Supplement Enhances Acne Therapy: Study

A supplement called Revivify enhanced oral and topical acne treatments in a small clinical study.

08.15.23

Herbs & Botanicals | Men's Health | Quality & Safety | Testing

Saw Palmetto Extract Quality on the Market is Highly Variable: Study

Only a small portion of extracts tested passed USP monograph testing.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.03.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Research | Research News | Vitamins

Clinical Study to Commence on Migraines and Vitamin K2

The new six-month trial will be conducted by Gnosis by Lesaffre in conjunction with Omicron Pharmaceuticals.

07.21.23

Minerals

Taiyo’s SunActive Iron Has Superior Absorption Benefits, Study Finds

The iron also follows a unqiue absoption pathway seen in liposomes.

07.07.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Omega-3s | Research | Research News

Ahiflower Oil Can Protect Bees from Pesticides, Study Finds

The omega-3 rich plant extract mitigated the neurotoxic effects of pesticides on honeybees.

07.06.23

Flavanol Deficiency Linked to Age-Related Memory Decline: COSMOS-Web Study

In a population of 3,500 older adults, those who took 500 mg of flavanols daily scored better on memory tests.

06.05.23

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research News

Entrinsic Bioscience Unveils Animal Study on Breakthrough Hydration Technology

The precise, patented blend of amino acids was superior to glucose-based oral rehydration solution recommended by the World Health Organization.

05.18.23

Breaking News | Healthcare Trends | Research News

NIH Study Estimates Economic Burden of Health Disparities By Race, Ethnicity, Education

The total burden for race/ethnic health disparities cost the U.S. economy $451 billion, and the education disparity burden amounted to $978 billion.

05.17.23

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Pet Nutraceuticals | Quality & Safety | Research

CBD, Other Cannabinoids Well-Tolerated Among Healthy Dogs: Study Commissioned by NASC

Study with Nutrasource concluded a daily dose of 5 mg total cannabinoids per kg of body weight for 90 consecutive days did not pose significant risk.

05.17.23

Herbs & Botanicals | Men's Health | Research

Clinical Study Demonstrates Vi-spo™ is More Effective Than Traditional Saw Palmetto Extract

By restoring urinary comfort and virility, Vi-spo™ restores a sense of self-confidence and contributes to men’s healthy aging.

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Products | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Botanical Chewing Gum Led to Weight Loss Benefits in Consumer Study

Sweet Victory chewing gum contains the herb gymnema, along with a plant extract which blocks taste receptors for sweetness.

05.16.23

Antioxidants | Breaking News | Research News | Vitamins

Tocotrienol Linked to Post-Radiation GI Recovery in Animal Study

The animal model of radiation therapy linked Gamma tocotrienols to a reduction in cell damage.

05.02.23

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety

Ingredient Overages Widespread in Melatonin Gummies, Study Claims

While a minority of products had close to accurate labels, overages didn’t reach dangerous concentrations, according to trade group.

Online Exclusives Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.25.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Infant & Children's Health | Research News | Women's Health

Study: Prenatal Supplements Not Meeting Target Dosages

While variety in food patterns implies diverse nutrient needs, few of hundreds of prenatal supplements assessed were suitable for 90% of pregnant participants.

04.14.23

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