Medical Nutrition

Consensus Statement: Saw Palmetto Extract Reduces Prostate Inflammation

The statement, published by a panel of urologists, points to a mechanism of action which may have an effect on lower urinary tract symptoms.

09.13.22

Trial on Vitamin K2 and D3’s Effect on Diabetes Announced

A large scale, multi-center study by Scotmann Pharmaceuticals will investigate the nutrients’ impact on people taking diabetes medication.

09.08.22

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition

Registered Dietitians in the Natural Products Industry: Friend or Foe?

The natural products industry is evolving in many ways, with rapid growth and increased sales. Dietitians are playing a sizable role.

By Greg Stephens, Windrose Partners and Sheila Campbell, PhD, RD 09.08.22

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition

A Dietitian’s Perspective on Nutrition Knowledge and Keeping an Open Mind

Dietitians are now in almost every company and play an integral role in helping develop new products, marketing and educational support, and more.

By Karen Todd, RD, CSCS, EP-C, CISSN, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing, Kyowa Hakko U.S.A., Inc. 09.08.22

U.S. Could Save Billions on Healthcare Costs with Broader Dietary Supplement Use

The U.S. invests less than 3% of total healthcare expenditures on preventive services.

08.31.22

Vitamin K2 May Ameliorate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

K2 in the form of Menaquinone-7 alleviated depression and other comorbidities of PCOS in a group of 84 women.

08.15.22

Vitamin D May Prevent Changes to Liver Enzymes and Lipid Profile After Exhaustive Exercise

A small trial on overweight women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease found that a daily dose of vitamin D offered hepatoprotective benefits.

08.15.22

Protein Ingredient Formulated for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

The low-viscosity beverage is available in a RTD and shot format, each of which has low phosphorous content.

08.10.22

Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News

Gut Microbiome May Be Part of Link Between Red Meat and Heart Disease Risk

The chemicals produced during the digestion of L-carnitine may be part of the risk, according to researchers.

08.09.22

Flower Pollen Extract Benefits Women’s Urinary Incontinence, Study Finds

The pollen extract, manufactured by Graminex, was assessed for multiple measures of incontinence and quality of life.

08.08.22

Folic Acid Appears Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes

A clinical study found benefits in blood sugar management in a group of 100 participants.

07.25.22

Vitamin D May Be Helpful in C. Difficile Infection Recovery

The first-time study on this interaction found that supplementation with vitamin D improved alpha diversity of the gut microbiome in recovery.

07.25.22

Lemon Flavonoid Complex Shown to Support Healthy Blood Glucose

Ingredients By Nature’s Eriomin reduced blood glucose levels by 5% by increasing GLP-1 by 17% and decreasing inflammatory markers.

07.25.22

Breaking News | Fatty Acids | Infant & Children's Health | Medical Nutrition | Products

Medical Food Addresses Fatty Acid Deficiencies, May Help Manage ADHD Symptoms

Equazen Pro is now available in the U.S. through SFI Health.

07.18.22

Boswellia and Bengal Quince Fruit Extract Blend Linked to Respiratory Benefits

A six-week RCT on healthy subjects taking the complex, marketed as AlvioLife by PLT Health Solutions, resulted in improved measures of lung capacity.

07.05.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News

Largest Cannabinoids Trial to Date Yields Positive Findings on Pain Management

Over 1,600 people with pain were randomized to take one of six cannabinoid formulations containing CBD and some combination of rare cannabinoids from OBX.

07.05.22

Shiitake Mushroom Extract Appears Helpful in HPV Infections

Nearly two thirds of study participants had cleared their HPV infections by the end of the study duration.

06.27.22

Olive/Pomegranate Extract May Improve Dyslipidemia

An ingredient marketed by Euromed as Pomalive significantly reduced plasma triglycerides, decreased LDL-C, and increased HDL-C in participants.

06.16.22

Cardiovascular Health | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Omega-3s | Research

Three Grams of Omega-3s May be Optimal Dose for Reducing Blood Pressure

A review of 71 studies found a dose-dependent relationship between omega-3s and blood pressure reductions, most significant for those with hypertension.

06.13.22