Nutraceuticals World

Single 200 mg Dose of L-Theanine Shown to Help Manage Acute Stress

Ethical Naturals’ AlphaWave L-Theanine was found to be safe and well tolerated in a recent clinical study.

10.20.21

Nutriventia’s Turmeric Brand Shown to be More Bioavailable than Standard Extract

Pharmacokinetics study showed TurmXTRA 60N has higher absorption, allowing for smaller doses.

10.18.21

Nutrition21 Highlights New Healthy Aging Ingredient and Latest Research

The company’s Lustriva has been shown to increase hair growth in as little as three weeks, reduce facial wrinkles, fine lines, and improve skin texture.

10.16.21

Nutrasource Joins NASC as Preferred Supplier

The National Animal Supplement Council’s program supports quality across supply chains.

10.15.21

Vitamin K2 Ingredient Shown to Support Nervous System Function

In patients with peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes, 8 weeks of supplementation offered significant reductions of symptoms.

10.15.21

Kaneka Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for L. plantarum DR7

The probiotic, studied for its effects on the gut-brain axis, was reviewed for safety and toxicology data under the conditions of its intended use.

10.14.21

Layn Natural Ingredients Adopts Sophora Japonica Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The company, which recently launched its first Sophora japonica extract, will support ABC’s HerbMedPro research database.

10.14.21

Hyaluronic Acid Ingredient Shows Efficacy for Joint Health in Dogs

Bioiberica’s Mobilee was shown to increase HA production in joints, and reduce biomarkers of osteoarthritis in a 10-week study.

10.11.21

Maternal Choline and Betaine Influence Child Growth up to Age 8

Concentrations of the two nutrients in a mother’s bloodstream during the third trimester made a significant difference in a cohort of 1,331 mothers.

10.08.21

Omega-3 Supplement Market Influenced by Research, Sourcing, Pandemic Trends

This mature and healthy market is likely to offer growing product diversity and continuing scientific analysis.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 10.08.21

Opportunities & Challenges Continue to Emerge in the Immune Health Market

Shifting market dynamics related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ensure that competition in the immune support space will be as robust as ever.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.08.21

PEA Ingredient Levagen+ May Help Improve Sleep Quality

A 350 mg dose of the Palmitoylethanolamide ingredient reduced sleep onset time and improved self-reported perceived sleep quality.

10.07.21

OmniActive Self-Affirms GRAS Status of Gingever

The ginger extract, formulated for digestive and immune support, was subject to toxicology and human safety studies.

10.06.21

Breaking News | Digestive Health | Regulatory News | Research | Supplier News

Health Canada Issues Claim for Fermented Soy Ingredient to Support Gastrointestinal Health

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients’ Gastro-AD has been studied in over 600 people suffering from GERD, heartburn, ulcers and other gut health issues.

10.05.21

Just Juice it Launches Line of Organic Juice Shots

The new line of vegetable juices are cold-pressed to preserve enzymes and other phytonutrients.

10.04.21

Astaxanthin: Decades of Research and a Wide Net of Benefits

At Natural Products Expo East, Karen Hecht of AstaReal highlighted this cornerstone ingredient with entrepreneur and interviewer James Quandahl.

10.04.21

Omega-3 Supplementation Linked to Reduced Biomarker of Head Trauma in Football Players

In two NCAA teams, athletes taking omega-3 supplements saw reduced concentrations in Nf-L, which are thought to spike throughout a football season.

09.30.21

Plant Sterols Supplement Linked to Lowered Cholesterol

Sterols in a new gummy formulation were linked to 5.8% average reductions in LDL cholesterol in a 50-participant study.

09.28.21

MIND Diet May Contribute to Improved Cognitive Performance

In 569 participants, those who adhered to the 15-component diet system in the long-term were most protected from cognitive problems.

09.28.21

Probiotic Bio-K Plus Linked to Reduced Incidence of C. difficile Infection

The probiotic strain was administered to a hospitalized population, resulting in a 39% decrease in infections compared to the observation period.

09.27.21

OmniActive Launches Nutritears for Dry Eyes

The multi-ingredient complex is linked to multiple eye health benefits with two weeks of supplementation.

09.21.21

Collagen Peptides Linked to Joint Pain Reductions in Middle-Aged Adults

PB Leiner’s Solugel collagen peptides had a 36% better average score in self-reported pain and joint function tests.

09.21.21

Better Sleep May Translate to Healthier Snacking

Study ties less than the recommended 7 hours of sleep to higher intake of non-meal calories.

09.21.21

Once-Daily Herbal Complex Shown to Offer Weight Management Benefits

Sprunk-Jansens’ Weighlevel One has been linked to improvements in appetite, digestion, and metabolism in two clinical trials.

09.20.21

Ginseng Formula Study Shows Improvements in Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The study on Farlong Pharmaceutical’s NotoGinseng will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.

09.20.21

Oat Milk Now the Frontrunner of Plant-Based Alternatives in U.K.

Mintel noted that oat milk surpassed almond milk for the first time in 2020.

09.20.21

Study: Creatine Phosphate Plus Blueberry Polyphenols May Improve Muscle Strength, Endurance

While creatine is well-studied in the context of exercise, few if any studies have been conducted on phosphocreatine.

09.20.21

Identifying Adulterated Curcumin: Case Study Identifies Best Testing Methods

Compared to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), adding the carbon-14 method significantly improves synthetic curcumin detection.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.21

Survey: Most Americans Support Retailers Being Responsible for Supplement Quality, Safety

NSF study found 97% of consumers said it’s important for retailers to visit and inspect manufacturing facilities for these retail items.

09.16.21

Sleep Quality Correlated to Diet Quality and Obesity Risk in Women

Men did not appear to have this same effect, likely due to different hormones involved in sleep-wake cycles, the authors of the study said.

09.16.21

Carotenoids May Help Improve Night Vision

Lutein and zeaxanthin, two key macular pigments, were put to the test at night in a recent clinical study.

09.16.21

Nutrasource Receives Health Canada Controlled Drugs & Substances Dealer’s License

The company can now conduct contract research on controlled substances.

09.14.21

Andrographis Extract Shown to Offer Immune Support

AP-Bio, which contains seven bioactive compounds, was shown to modulate immune response in healthy individuals.

09.13.21

Layn Launching Standardized Sophora Japonica Extract to Target Inflammation, Oxidative Stress

An in vitro study showed SophorOx significantly inhibited six pro-inflammatory and reactive molecules linked to oxidative stress.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.13.21

Lycored Survey Shows Increased Consumer Focus on Beauty-From-Within Category

Since the pandemic hit, Americans and Britons have been more occupied on overall beauty and the role their diet could play in it.

09.13.21

Stress Management Solutions: Dietary Supplement Ingredient Research & Health Benefits

Consumers are attempting to manage increased stress with natural, science-backed products.

By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG), Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, NutraScience Labs 09.09.21

Impossible Foods Launches Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets

Seven out of 10 consumers preferred the plant-based alternative to animal-based chicken nuggets in a blind taste test, the company reports.

09.08.21

Daily Avocado Consumption May Help Reduce Visceral Fat Among Women

While the same benefits weren’t seen in men, the ability to target visceral fat through a nutritious addition to daily meals is meaningful to metabolism.

09.08.21

Probiotic Shown to Benefit Infants with Colic

Colic, characterized by excessive crying, was reduced significantly by two bacterial strains in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.

09.07.21

Gut Bacteria Could Be Target for Premature Infant Brain Development

Research has identified certain patterns between the gut microbiome and immune responses relevant to brain damage in premature birth.

09.07.21

Breaking News | Infant & Children's Health | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research | Research News

Protein Supplement Shown to Benefit Growth and Body Composition for Boys Age 10+

Drink contains essential micronutrients such as calcium and iron with high protein for normal growth in pre-teens.

09.07.21

Ubiquinone Ingredient Linked to Improved Athletic Performance Among Cyclists

MitoQ, a mitochondria-targeting formula, significantly improved time trial performance, possibly due to antioxidant activity, a clinical study found.

09.02.21

Beverage Containing Lactic Acid Bacteria and Beta-Carotene Could Help Reduce Flu Incidence, Study in Japan Suggests

Throughout the winter season, supplementing with the supplement candidate reduced flu infection rates by 52% in healthy people under age 40.

09.02.21

Tongkat Ali Extract May Attenuate Age-Related Testosterone Declines

The herbal extract, manufactured as LJ100 by HP Ingredients, improved testosterone levels in men between the ages of 50 and 70.

09.01.21

Probiotic Shown to Offer Weight Management and Mood Health Benefits

The impact of Lallemand’s L. rhamnosus HA-114 on eating and mood-related behaviors could facilitate adherence to weight loss programs, the study found.

09.01.21