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Kewpie Study Identifies Beneficial Mechanism of Hyaluronic Acid

The compound, which has been in widespread use in supplements for 50 years, is known for its links to skin and joint health.

07.29.21

Green Tea Extract Potentially Attenuates Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

The longer the study went on, the more responsive patients became to this polyphenol-rich compound in assessments of pain and nerve dysfunction.

07.29.21

Bodybalance Collagen Peptides Shown to Be Especially Beneficial in Middle-Aged Men

In 97 untrained men with sarcopenia, benefits of the specific collagen formulation outweighed those of whey protein and placebo supplementation.

07.29.21

Glucosamine Demonstrates Possible Gut Health Benefits

A double-blind study concluded that glucosamine supplementation led to reductions in stomach bloating and other digestive issues.

07.28.21

FrieslandCampina’s Biotis Sleepwell Ingredient Linked to Better Night’s Sleep

The complex of prebiotic fiber, amino acids, and vitamins and minerals was linked to sleep quality and reduced morning cortisol levels.

07.28.21

Ashwagandha Ingredient Shown to Improve Sleep and Quality of Life

Ashwadaat, an Ashwagandha-based botanical ingredient, reduced cortisol levels to normal range within 30 days.

07.28.21

Astragalus Extract Attenuates Exercise-Induced Immunosuppression, Study Finds

The botanical ingredient modulated immune system responses to maximal physical exertion in a double-blind study.

07.27.21

Review Examines SAMe’s Possible Benefits in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

A review of current research indicates potential benefits to depression, pain, fatigue, and cognition following post-concussive changes.

07.27.21

Sports Nutrition Benefits Confirmed for Nutrition21’s Velositol Combined with Whey Protein

Addition of 2 grams of Velositol to 15-gram dose of whey protein increased total squat reps, jump power, and jump height more than whey protein alone.

07.27.21

Vitamin K2 Could Benefit Cardiovascular Health of Nicotine Users

Research showed vitamin K2 to be an effective antioxidant capable of reducing oxidative stress and nicotine-induced vascular smooth muscle cell calcification.

07.27.21

CoQ10 Supplementation Shown to Benefit ICU Patients on Mechanical Ventilation in Small Pilot Study

Daily intake of 400 mg of CoQ10 significantly reduced inflammatory markers, reduced mechanical ventilation duration, and improved metabolic measures.

07.26.21

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Deficiencies in Vitamin K2 or Vitamin D Associated with Poor COVID-19 Outcomes

Findings will inform further investigations and implications for inflammation among COVID-19 patients, researchers said.

07.23.21

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Curcumin Formulation Study Confirms Enhanced Bioavailability

Curcugen curcumin extract offered 39-fold enhanced bioavailability capabilities over conventional curcuminoids 95%.

07.23.21

Capsaicin-Fenugreek Complex Linked to Weight Reduction, Appetite Improvements

The supplement formulation, Capsifen, was linked to significant drops in body weight, w/h ratio, and BMI, along with improvements in eating behavior.

07.22.21

Chicken Collagen Shown to Improve Joint Health at Low Dose

Participants reported improvements in pain, stiffness, and function, including wrist-related issues.

07.21.21

Omega-3 DHA Linked to Unique Metabolic Benefits Among Postmenopausal Women

In a group of overweight/obese postmenopausal women, those who took DHA experienced cardiometabolic and body composition benefits.

07.21.21

Trans-Resveratrol Hesperetin Combination Linked to ‘Reversals’ of Insulin Resistance

A recent clinical trial showed this supplement attenuated a key metabolic marker of type 2 diabetes.

07.21.21

Aker BioMarine Hires Two New Scientists for R&D Initiatives

Katina Handeland, PhD and Yunpeng Ding, PhD will design and follow-up clinical studies into the human health benefits of krill ingredients.

07.20.21

Euromed Launches New Lemon Extract, Wellemon

The high-flavonone nutraceutical ingredient has greater bioavailability than orange extract, a recent clinical study found.

07.19.21

Herbal, Botanical Partners to Share Quality Information

Four nonprofit industry education organizations will freely provide hundreds of chemical fingerprints for herbal and botanical ingredients to researchers.

07.13.21

Open Book Extracts Appoints New Product Innovation Executives

Andrea Baillo, and Alexandra DePalma, both formerly of Green Thumb Industries, will lead OBX's research and development initiatives.

07.13.21

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Vitamin K2 May Factor in Progression of Alzheimer’s

Paper highlights potential of vitamin K2 and examines link between dysbiosis and VK2 in the context of the microbiome's role in AD pathogenesis.

07.13.21

Probiotic Shown to Improve Glycemic Control in Prediabetic Patients

A strain of bacteria isolated from Korean kimchi was shown to improve metabolic parameters in people with clusters of prediabetes symptoms.

07.12.21

NMN Supplementation Enhances Aerobic Capacity in Amateur Runners

A recent clinical study found that NMN enhances the effect that exercise training has on cardiovascular fitness in amateur runners.

07.12.21

Activity of Curcumin Supplements Highly Dependent on Formulation, Study Finds

A recently-published study found that a novel dried colloidal suspension formulation had significantly stronger absorption rates.

07.12.21

Meta-Analysis Breaks Down Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3s

A reduction in cardiovascular risk was more pronounced for EPA alone, rather than in combination with DHA.

07.12.21

Wiley Companies Appoints Steve Dillingham Senior Vice President of Global Ingredients Sales

The ingredient supplier also appointed co-founder and executive chairman David Wiley to the role of CEO.

07.08.21

Aleph Farms Secures $105 Million in Funding

The cultivated meat company will now begin to scale up manufacturing and operations ahead of initial market launch in 2022.

07.07.21

American River Nutrition Affirms GRAS Status of Geranylgeraniol Ingredient

A safety dossier from an independent panel of experts affirms GG-Gold’s safety in foods and beverages.

07.07.21

More Fish Fats, Less Vegetable Oils Can Reduce Migraines, Study Finds

The NIH-funded research found this dietary strategy can reduce both the frequency and intensity of monthly migraines.

07.06.21

Capsiate Benefits Fat-Free Mass and Upper Boddy Strength in Young Men

A study found that the capsaicin analog exerted long-term benefits in addition to previously-established short-term performance improvements.

07.01.21

Cod Liver Oil Has Stronger Impact on Inflammation than Other Omega-3 Sources, Study Finds

Across 856 healthy athletes, both before and after a 91-km bike race, omega-3 supplements cut down C-Reactive Protein levels significantly.

07.01.21

Daily Supplementation with Probiotic Blend Linked to Weight Loss

The multi-strain supplement, Lab4P, showed significant results in 70 overweight participants.

07.01.21

Orally Ingested Hyaluronan Confers Skin Health Benefits, Study Finds

Twelve weeks of supplementing with the cosmetic natural ingredient showed benefits similar to those in its topical use.

06.30.21

Probiotic Strain Linked to Improved ASD Symptoms in Young Children

Nonpsychiatric factors have been growing in importance to researchers analyzing neurodevelopmental disorders.

06.29.21

Melanie Bush Promoted to Vice President of Science and Research at Artemis International

As a 16-year employee of the dark berry extract supplier, Bush has been historically involved in its scientific arm.

06.29.21

Tart Cherry Linked to Endurance Exercise Improvements

The cross-sectional study evaluated the effects of tart cherry juice in both a liquid and powdered format.

06.28.21

High Omega-3 DHA Linked to Lower Incidence of Psychosis in Young Adults

The fatty acids’ modulation of inflammation and synaptogenesis could have a role to play in cognitive function, the authors of a new study suggest.

06.28.21

Vedic Lifesciences Discusses Impact of Pandemic on Research to Date

The India-based CRO discussed keeping up with trends in weight management and sports nutrition in contract research despite recent challenges.

06.24.21

CRN and ANSF Partner for Academic Awards Program

The scholars program will provide students with educational awards to attend CRN’s 2021 ‘Science In Session’ event.

06.24.21

Low Omega-3s Linked to Premature Death as Strongly as Smoking

A new research paper strongly supports the overall impact on longevity based on the outcomes of 2,500 participants.

06.24.21

Probiotic Eases GI Symptoms in Elite Cyclists

High-intensity exercise, especially at the elite level, is known to come with digestive health concerns.

06.23.21

Soil Quality and Landscapes Affect Nutritional Content of Cereal Grains

In what researchers describe as a ‘zip code lottery,’ an analysis of thousands of cereal grains and soils uncovered factors in nutritional quality.

06.23.21

In Vitro Study of Red Seaweed Identifies Potentially Beneficial Compounds

A specific type of sugar found in this staple of Japanese cuisine was pointed to for potential association with colon cancer reduction.

06.22.21

Prunes May Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Postmenopausal Women

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide posing a significant public health challenge.

06.22.21

Healthcare Workers Less Stressed and Fatigued after Ubiquinol Supplementation

After taking 100 mg of Kaneka Ubiquinol for 60 days, 62% of study participants reported feeling less stressed.

06.22.21

Capsanthin Evidenced to Relieve Intraocular Pressure

A study funded by Unibar found that the the pigment in red peppers was linked to improvements in animal models, much like the leading eye health carotenoids.

06.21.21

Study Establishes Link Between Gut Microbiome and Stroke Risk

TMAO, a postbiotic byproduct of red meat and other animal products, was a predictor in stroke severity and functional outcomes in the aftermath.

06.17.21

OmniActive Announces Publication of Four New Studies on Its Ingredients

The recent science in weight management, eye health, energy, and cognition categories was presented at the most recent American Society of Nutrition Conference.

06.17.21