Dietary Supplements

ThymoQuin Combined with Highly Purified Omega-3s Shown to Have Obesity Benefits

The black seed oil extract contains a high concentration of thymoquinone, an antioxidant shown to modulate inflammatory response.

07.02.20

Go-Less Men Receives Non-GMO Project Verification

The plant-based ingredient formulated for healthy bladder function now has important clout attached to one of the most popular health claims.

07.02.20

Trial on Carotenoid Extract Focuses on Visible Beauty Parameters

A 16-week study on Lycoderm saw improvements in skin condition evaluated by photo analysis and self-reporting.

07.02.20

Chromadex Announces New Preclinical Findings for Niagen

Preliminary trials evidenced the NAD+ supplement’s potential to hold protective benefit against degenerative conditions.

07.01.20

CAIF Launches Acerola Powder Extract with Minimum 32% Native Vitamin C

The high-potency ingredient can be used in supplements, beverages, and snacks.

07.01.20

Catalent Expands its Ingredients Facilities in Brazil and Canada

The 85-year-old company will be investing $3.2 million in producing plant-based softgels and single-use beauty product capsules at two of its facilities.

07.01.20

Groups Take Issue with ’60 Minutes’ Segment on Probiotics

Trade associations said that, while the program recognized the safety of probiotics, it dismissed a wealth of research supporting the benefits.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.30.20

Do Optimal Vitamin D Levels Impact Cancer Risk?

Researchers made the case that vitamin D’s homeostatic impact on immune function may contribute to cancer prevention.

06.30.20

Vitamin K1 Deficiency Associated with All-cause Mortality, but Not CVD

While K1 is understood to be active in dependent proteins found within the liver, a cohort-based study found that it was not associated with reduced levels of vascular calcification which leads to CVD.

06.30.20

Are Americans Widely Deficient in Nutrients Known to Benefit Immune Support?

Data analyzed by NHANES points to major population percentages deficient in major vitamins.

06.25.20

State Officials Criticize FDA Over Inaction on CBD Regulatory Pathway

During a webinar hosted by Natural Products Association, officials from Virginia and Louisiana questioned reports that progress was being made on the federal regulatory level.

06.25.20

Stilbenes and Flavonoids Associated with Lower Obesity, Healthier Gut

A study of nearly 2,000 people in the U.K. linked these polyphenols with smaller waistlines and a greater diversity of bacteria in the digestive tract, independent of fiber intakes.

06.25.20

Elixinol Introduces Good Night CBD Capsules

The new product pairs full-spectrum CBD with melatonin, a well-known sleep regulation hormone.

06.25.20

NattoPharma Weighs in on the Case for a Separate Vitamin K2 RDI

Due to the unique health benefits achieved by vitamin K2, which K1 lacks, those at the forefront of vitamin K2 research are calling for a unique RDI.

06.24.20

NattoPharma, KD Pharma Partner to Promote New Ingredient

The two companies have formulated a cardiovascular health ingredient that combines KD Nutra’s high concentrate omega-3s with NattoPharma’s MK-7.

06.24.20

Eevia Health Oy to Increase Elderberry Extract Production

The Finnish producer of organic plant extracts will be stepping up to meet the surging demand from the U.S. for this immune support ingredient.

06.22.20

AIDP Signs Distribution Agreement with Keraplast

The company will now distribute a keratin ingredient with nutritional and cosmeceutical applications.

06.22.20

Gadot Biochemicals Expands Magnesium Citrate Portfolio

The company’s new products will focus on mood and sleep applications.

06.22.20

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Toluna Reports on Nutraceutical Consumption, Health Habits in Quarantine

Amid surveys targeting many other market segments, the researchers identified several key metrics in dietary supplement usage from 10 countries.

06.19.20

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CRN Files Citizen Petition Calling on FDA to Regulate CBD as a Legal Dietary Supplement

FDA can and should use its authority and discretion under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to allow CBD to be marketed with necessary regulations and restrictions, CRN said.

06.19.20