Nutraceuticals World

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

Daily High-Dose Omega-3 Supplementation Linked to Improved Response to Stressors

Researchers at Ohio State University noted several positive signs that aging benefits were consistent across the duration of a stressful event.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.29.21

Stress in the USA

Stress prevalence, Common sources of stress, Generations, Sleep disorders

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Flavanols May Offer Protection from Stress-Related Heart Issues

Group of flavonoids can be an effective dietary strategy to reduce temporary impairments in endothelial function.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.01.21

Lipogen Launches Cognitive Health and Stress Ingredient CognoLipid

The formula features a patented combination of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21

DuPont Introduces HOWARU, a Probiotic Formulated for Stress

Clinical trials yielded positive results for a new bacterial strain on acute stress tests.

01.12.21

Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research

Botanicals for Managing Stress Naturally: Leveraging Wisdom and Science from Plants

Scientific evidence indicates herbal supplements can play a role in managing the effects of modern living.

By James Roza, Chief Science Advisor, Layn Natural Ingredients-USA 09.08.20

Review Considers Probiotics to Have Potential for Stress Applications

A meta-analysis backs the claims that subjective stress, anxiety, and depression can be altered by a wide range of beneficial bacteria.

08.27.20

Contract Manufacturing | Immune Function | Regulations | World Markets

Keeping Essential Workers Safe

What steps are manufacturers in the industry taking to reduce risks for employees?

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.05.20

Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Immune Function | Mood Health & Sleep

Navigating the Crisis Consumption Landscape

COVID-19 may have permanently changed how people approach their health and wellness.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.01.20

Meeting Men’s Health Demands

New products and unique applications appeal to broad consumer preferences.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.01.20

Pandemic Shifts Priorities for Health & Wellness

The crisis may have lasting implications for how consumers manage their well-being.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 05.01.20

The Power of Prevention in Healthy Aging

With demand surging for wellness products, brands are in unique position to respond to consumer needs.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 05.01.20

The Latest in Vitamin D Research

Clinical trials published this year established vitamin D's beneficial role in a host of highly specific health conditions.

04.23.20

Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Healthy Aging | Immune Function

How the Coronavirus Reflects Our Values

The COVID-19 pandemic reveals more about society than we may otherwise have acknowledged. Some of it is heartening, some of it is sickening.

By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 04.20.20

Childhood Obesity Linked to Increased Anxiety, Depression, Premature Death

A Swedish study found that obesity tripled the risk of premature death in early adulthood, independently of other well-known risk factors.

04.16.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Immunity in the ‘New Normal’

A surge in sales during the COVID-19 outbreak provides a good indication of what supplement consumers prioritize for optimizing their health.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 04.15.20

Hectic Lifestyles Are a Key Factor in Food Choices, Innova Reports

Consumers are seeking foods which support their lifestyles in multifaceted ways.

04.13.20

Consumer Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Sports Nutrition

Ancient Roots with a Flourishing Future

Experts expect ashwagandha to continue to rise in rank among other products in the adaptogen market.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.09.20

The Gateway to Wellness

The gut holds keys to unlocking health on a whole host of fronts.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.09.20

Consumers Want Immune Support Now!

Interest has always been high but fears about coronavirus have amplified demand.

By Gregory Stephens, Windrose Partners, & Sheila Campbell, PhD, RD 04.09.20

Gadot Launches Chewable Zinc Citrate

The product offers a “dynamic duo” of zinc and vitamin C in a convenient alternative to pills.

04.07.20

COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruption: A Point-In-Time Assessment

Here's what trade associations have reported regarding supply chain disruptions in the natural products world caused by COVID-19.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.03.20

Cannabidiol & The Cassandra Conundrum

The gap between the scientific evidence and evangelical claims tsunami is vast.

By Anthony L. Almada, MSc, FISSN 04.02.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

CBD Safety Assessment

A flood of all types of consumer products in the marketplace warrants a review of available scientific evidence.

By Marilyn Barrett, PhD, Pharmacognosy Consulting, Inc., Mary Ellen Cosenza, PhD, MEC Regulatory & Toxicology Consulting, Steven Dentali, PhD, Dentali Botanical Sciences, and Sandy Bigelow, PhD, Vanguard Global Associates LLC 04.02.20

Consumer Trends | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals

MarketWatch: CBD Edibles & Topicals Expected to Gain Share of Cannabis Market

News and insight into cannabis-derived health, wellness, and beauty products.

04.02.20

Study on Kidney Disease Suggests Vitamin K2 Mitigates Vascular Aging

It is believed that a novel treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease could one day include vitamin K2 supplementation.

04.01.20

Stress Can Have Lasting Impacts on Sperm and Men's Offspring

Biological pathways to maturing sperm cells change dramatically in response to men’s experience of long-term stress.

03.31.20

Do Annatto Tocotrienols Help Fight Obesity? Stay Tuned to Find Out

DeltaGold Tocotrienols will be used in an upcoming study to evaluate the role of tocotrienols in obesity, inflammation, and weight loss.

03.25.20

Study Shows Algae Astaxanthin Interacts Beneficially with Immune Function

In young, lean, healthy women, this carotenoid demonstrated its potency as a free radical antioxidant with a host of immune-influencing activities.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.25.20

Innova Markets Highlights Trend of New Ingredients Seeking Mainstream Status

The key to successful new ingredients is a rise in familiarity with potential benefits, the market research firm said.

03.24.20

Preliminary Research Abounds for Thymoquinone

The key component of black seed oil has a plethora of clinically-evidenced health applications.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.23.20

Flavonoid Extract Gains Steam with Science & Patent Success

When life gave them lemons, Ingredients By Nature made a formula for prediabetes management.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.20.20

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Products

MegaFood's Herbal Sleep is a Melatonin-Free Natural Sleep Aid

Melatonin isn’t for everyone, but MegaFood has joined the ranks of companies formulating natural sleep products without it.

03.20.20

Study Suggests Formula Matters in CoQ10 Supplements

Among a small pool of participants, CoQ10 was best absorbed in a water-soluble form.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.17.20

Immune Function | Omega-3s | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Vitamins

Can Proper Nutrition Boost the Body’s Immune System?

What we eat, where we live, how much we sleep and how we exercise, all cause chemical reactions that can alter health status.

By David Heber, MD, PhD, FACP, FASN, Chairman, Herbalife Nutrition Institute 03.17.20

Analysis Reviews Consumer Trends in Wake of Coronavirus

The perceptions, habits, and concerns of consumers are changing in light of the pandemic. Some changes may very well persist post-crisis.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.12.20

Analysis Reviews Consumer Trends in Wake of Coronavirus

The perceptions, habits, and concerns of consumers are changing in light of the pandemic. Some changes may very well persist post-crisis.

03.12.20

Coronavirus Crisis: Supplement Industry On Alert

The long-term effect of the epidemic remains a big question mark.

03.05.20

Dietary Supplements | Immune Function | World Markets

Coronavirus Crisis: Supplement Industry On Alert

The long-term effect of the epidemic remains a big question mark.

Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.05.20

Mood Health & Sleep | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Products

ProZenity: A Probiotic Designed for Emotional Well-Being

The formulation includes two novel bacteria strains supported by clinical research, in addition to other bioactive components.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.05.20

Could Prebiotics Help with Better Sleep?

Researchers saw improved sleep before and after stress in rats being fed a prebiotic-rich diet. They also identified the metabolites that could be responsible.

03.04.20

Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease, All-Cause Mortality

A meta-analysis, published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, flaunts the faculties of flavonoids.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.03.20

Research | Vitamins

An Interview with Dr. Barrie Tan, Founder & Chief Scientist, American River Nutrition

Tan is hailed as the world’s foremost expert on vitamin E, credited with discovering tocotrienol in three major natural sources: palm, rice, and annatto.

By Sheldon Baker 03.02.20