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Balchem Discusses Growth Trajectory for Portfolio of Specialty Ingredients in Key Markets

The company has bolstered its human nutrition and health unit with several strategic M&As.

Videos02.03.23

Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Natural/Organic | Probiotics & Prebiotics

Lallemand Health Solutions Debuts Organic Saccharomyces Boulardii Probiotic Yeast

Organic certification for probiotic yeast strain offers companies new opportunities to respond to consumer demand.

Videos02.02.23

Pycnogenol Supplementation Linked to Better Hair Density in Menopausal Women

Sixty three women between the ages of 45 and 60 took part in the placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.

02.01.23

Quercetin Ingredient Linked to Improved COVID-19 Recovery: Study

In a group of 100 patients, a quercetin ingredient marketed by Indena was linked to milder symptoms and faster conversion from positive to negative tests.

01.31.23

Pomegranate Extract Tied to Gut and Skin Microbiome Benefits

Lehvoss Nutrition’s Pomella extract was linked to wrinkle reduction in a small group of healthy participants which was tied to changes in microbiota.

01.30.23

Probiotics Supplementation Reduces Complications in Colorectal Cancer Patients

The patients, who underwent radical surgery and chemotherapy, saw significant improvements in GI complications and gut dysbiosis.

01.26.23

Breaking News | Healthy Aging | Medical Nutrition | Research News | Vitamins

Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk of Dynapenia

The condition of age-related loss of strength was less pronounced in study participants who took a vitamin D supplement over the 4-year period.

01.26.23

Sustained-Release Caffeine Ingredient Offers Mood, Performance Benefits

Compared to a standard caffeine supplement, Nutriventia’s CaffXtend resulted in a longer peak time, and significant improvements in self-reported effects.

01.25.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Mood Health & Sleep | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

Multi-Strain Probiotic Improves Self-Reported Mood, Sleep, Serotonin Levels

Supplementation with four strains resulted in significantly greater de novo synthesis of serotonin and improvements in self-reporting tests.

01.25.23

CRN Highlights 'Supplement to Savings' Report for National Heart Month

The report highlighted evidence about omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin K2, and soluble fiber in relation to coronary heart disease risk.

01.23.23

Health Benefits of Vitamin K: A Contemporary Cornerstone of Heart and Bone Health

Clinical research is revealing overlooked health benefits of the micronutrient.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.20.23

Cognitive Function | Nutrition Bars & Snacks | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

Healthy, Clean Label Snacks and Nutrition Bars Help Fill Nutrient Gap Cleaved By Modern Lifestyles

Many consumers reach for snacks to help meet their health goals, but they want value and great flavor too.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.20.23

Vitamin D: A Fixture of Supplementation and Fortification

The most widely-supplemented nutrient continues to prevail in large-scale studies on immunity, healthy aging, and more.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.20.23

Cardiovascular Health | Cognitive Function | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Minerals

Magnesium: An Essential Mineral with Many Forms and Functions

This micronutrient has been gaining attention among consumers, and there’s much to consider in product formulation.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.20.23

Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Eye Health | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals

All Eyes on Vision Health

Nutrition solutions are targeting unique challenges to eye health from the blue light of ubiquitous screens.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.20.23

Probiotic Reduces S. aureus Colonization in Phase 2 Trial

In 115 people colonized naturally, those who took a probiotic saw marked reductions of the bacteria in the stool and nose.

01.19.23

Pharmactive Launches Kiwi Extract Designed to Improve Protein Absorption

The botanical ingredient is suitable for athletes, vegans, and aging populations at risk of muscle loss.

01.17.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Immune Function | Research | Supplier News

Sabinsa Founder Dr. Muhammed Majeed Publishes Book on Selenium Research

The publication discusses selenium’s involvement in immune, thyroid, GI, and reproductive functions, as well as cancer therapy and skin and hair health.

01.13.23

Cardiovascular Health | Healthcare Trends | Healthy Aging | Medical Nutrition