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Getting Ahead of the Curve: Food as Medicine

More consumers are looking for specific health benefits from their purchases, compared to passive messages like ‘clean label.’

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 07.06.20

COVID-19: A Challenge for the Practitioner Channel

Experts believe the global health crisis will reshape the role that doctors, nutritionists, and others will play in the supplements marketplace.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.20

Curcuminoids Shown to Reduce Pro-inflammatory Cytokine in Clinical Trial

A potential anti-inflammatory effect was exhibited by critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury who used Sabinsa's curcumin and piperine extracts.

07.06.20

Podcast: Cognitive Health Trends & Research with Kyowa Hakko

Experts from Kyowa Hakko discuss consumer trends and the science behind Cognizin citicoline.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.06.20

ThymoQuin Combined with Highly Purified Omega-3s Shown to Have Obesity Benefits

The black seed oil extract contains a high concentration of thymoquinone, an antioxidant shown to modulate inflammatory response.

07.02.20

Go-Less Men Receives Non-GMO Project Verification

The plant-based ingredient formulated for healthy bladder function now has important clout attached to one of the most popular health claims.

07.02.20

Trial on Carotenoid Extract Focuses on Visible Beauty Parameters

A 16-week study on Lycoderm saw improvements in skin condition evaluated by photo analysis and self-reporting.

07.02.20

Oat and Rye Bran Fibers Shown to Alter Gut Microbiota Beneficially

A newly published experimental study found that mice exposed to a Western diet model lost weight and had less liver inflammation.

07.02.20

Chromadex Announces New Preclinical Findings for Niagen

Preliminary trials evidenced the NAD+ supplement’s potential to hold protective benefit against degenerative conditions.

07.01.20

Kerry Launches Botanical Ingredients for Low/No Alcohol Beverages

The Botanicals Collection ZERO offers clean-label, refined botanical distillates for use in beverages.

07.01.20

CAIF Launches Acerola Powder Extract with Minimum 32% Native Vitamin C

The high-potency ingredient can be used in supplements, beverages, and snacks.

07.01.20

Catalent Expands its Ingredients Facilities in Brazil and Canada

The 85-year-old company will be investing $3.2 million in producing plant-based softgels and single-use beauty product capsules at two of its facilities.

07.01.20

Groups Take Issue with ’60 Minutes’ Segment on Probiotics

Trade associations said that, while the program recognized the safety of probiotics, it dismissed a wealth of research supporting the benefits.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.30.20

Do Optimal Vitamin D Levels Impact Cancer Risk?

Researchers made the case that vitamin D’s homeostatic impact on immune function may contribute to cancer prevention.

06.30.20

Vitamin K1 Deficiency Associated with All-cause Mortality, but Not CVD

While K1 is understood to be active in dependent proteins found within the liver, a cohort-based study found that it was not associated with reduced levels of vascular calcification which leads to CVD.

06.30.20