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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

Collagen Growth, Healthy Aging Research and More Beauty Market News

Marketwatch insight on the global nutrition and cosmetic beauty markets.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.01.21

Nourishing Skin Health: Science-Driven Applications Inside & Out

Experts insist it’s not enough to ingest supplements; healthy skin needs topical applications, too.

By Tom Branna, Editorial Director 09.01.21

Plant-Based Diet May Lead to Lower Ubiquinol Concentrations

The authors of the study recommend supplementation with this form of CoQ10 for vegans and vegetarians.

08.31.21

Saffron Extract May Benefit Sleep Quality by Increasing Natural Production of Melatonin

Affron, a saffron extract formulated for adaptogenic benefits, was suggested to elevate the natural production of melatonin in the body.

08.31.21

Two Probiotic Strains Well Tolerated Among Newborns

A new study, conducted by the probiotics supplier Probi, involved babies as young as 11 days of age.

08.31.21

Low Vitamin D Associated with Increased Insulin Resistance in Obese Women

Obesity may heighten the likelihood of both vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance through the same inflammatory pathway, researchers in Brazil found.

08.31.21

Omega-3 Research Review Concludes Supplementation May Reduce Risk of Heart Failure

Omega-3 fatty acids, prevalent in fish and other seafood, exert significant effects on cardiac remodeling and fibrosis, the authors of a new review report.

08.30.21

Flavonoids Linked to Improved Blood Pressure Levels with Help From Gut Bacteria

In over 900 participants, flavonoids were linked to potential protective effects on the cardiovascular system with a possible link to their gut microbiomes.

08.30.21

Yemoja Joins MIGAL Institute to Study Microalgae’s Effects on IBD

The four-year research initiative will focus on algae-sourced compounds that could have the potential to reduce inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease.

08.30.21

Annatto Tocotrienol, Vitamin D & Resveratrol May Offer Blood Sugar Benefits, Reduce Inflammation

Type 2 diabetes patients taking 500 mg/day of delta-tocotrienol for 24 weeks saw improved glycemic control along with reduced inflammation and oxidative stress.

08.23.21

Curcumin Extract Linked to Benefits for Mice in Alzheimer's Model

Transgenic mice modeled after Alzheimer’s disease saw significant improvements when supplementing with BCM-95.

08.23.21

Grant Supports Research on Pea Protein Development

North Dakota State University researchers will seek to unlock the genetic potential of peas to improve their nutritional value through breeding.

08.23.21

Breaking News | Research | Research News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Metabolite of Fructose Shown to Contribute to Obesity in Mice

Study focused on the effect of a high-fructose diet on villi, structures that line the inside of the small intestine and help absorb nutrients.

08.20.21

Low Vitamin D Linked to Risk of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Vitamin D intake of 300 IU or more was linked to an approximately 50% lower risk in developing cancer or precancerous polyps, researchers suggest.

08.19.21

Study Finds Specific Form of Leucine to Have Superior Benefits

Dileucine drove muscle growth parameters 42% more effectively than leucine did, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers found.

08.19.21

Probiotic Strain May Offer Faster Recovery from Antibiotic Effects

Supplementation with Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12 restored normal fecal biomarkers following antibiotic treatment, which wasn’t seen in a placebo group.

08.18.21

Probiotic Shown to Improve Effects of Insomnia

Supplementing with Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 had a significant effect on depressive symptoms and sleep quality in 40 participants.

08.18.21

Vitamin D Affects COVID-19 Infection Risk, Meta-Analysis Concludes

A look at the data from almost 14,500 people showed a correlation between low vitamin D levels and onset of COVID-19 infection.

08.17.21

Review Highlights Nitrate Supplement Benefits on Exercise Performance

Evidence gathered from 73 studies points to nitrates as crucial to power output, time to exhaustion, and distance traveled.

08.16.21

NMN Boosts Aerobic Capacity in Runners, Study Finds

This was the first study on NMN of its kind to investigate impacts on aerobic capacity during exercise.

08.16.21

Enzymedica Launches Artichoke and Ginger Supplement, Gut Motility

The new product is formulated using key ingredients linked to multiple digestive benefits.

08.16.21

Study Ties Fruit and Veggie Flavonoids to Brain Health

The large-scale analysis found that participants with high intakes of several flavonoids had lower self-reported dementia scores.

08.16.21

Two Thirds of Calories in Child and Teen Diets Come from Ultra-Processed Foods, Study Finds

These findings come from dietary evaluations of 33,795 children and adolescents nationwide.

08.13.21

Cargill, AeroFarms Partner on Climate-Resilient Cocoa Farming Research

The multi-year collaboration is the first of its kind to use fully-controlled environments to explore novel cocoa production.

08.13.21

Berberine Linked to Heart Disease Risk Reduction

A 12-week study on this botanical compound, found in several herbs, found significant benefits in 84 men with hyperlipidemia.

08.11.21

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