Medical Nutrition

Glucose Control Probiotic Receives Medical Food Designation

The formulation contains novel strains of bacteria, and a one-of-a-kind prebiotic fiber.

08.07.20

Large-scale Study Finds No Link Between Vitamin D and Depression Risk

Thousands of participants were administered high doses of vitamin D3, which did not impact clinical outcomes or scores on yearly mood assessments.

08.07.20

Study Suggests Omega-3 Bioavailability is Reduced by Alzheimer’s Gene

Previous research investigating omega-3s' potential preventative effect on AD and dementia may not have been dosing high enough, according to the authors.

08.03.20

Sabinsa Launches New Patented Liver Support Ingredient

LivLonga contains a proprietary blend of curcumin, and extracts from kokum fruit and black pepper.

08.03.20

Review Discusses Vitamin C’s Benefit in Metabolic Syndrome

The compound’s anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties have been well-catalogued in a vast body of human clinical trials.

07.31.20

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Vitamin Angels Announces New Program Addressing COVID-19 Impact

The Healthy Futures Initiative will focus on demand for health services in vulnerable communities around the world.

07.22.20

Large-Scale Studies Back Recommendations to Eat More Fruit, Vegetables, and Grains

The population-based data shows that increasing the daily intake of these foods can lead to staggering reductions in type 2 diabetes risk.

07.21.20

Nicotinamide Riboside Shown to Correct Social Deficits in Mouse Model of Autism

A preclinical study on Niagen, a branded nicotinamide riboside supplement, was the first of its kind evaluating a model of ASD in animals.

07.20.20

Annatto Tocotrienol May Improve Outcomes Related to NAFLD

The form of vitamin E decreased biomarkers related to fatty liver, and improved steatosis, when combined with physical activity and reduced carbs and fats.

07.17.20

Fish Consumption Might Protect Brains from Air Pollution

A study in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology evaluated metrics of fish consumption, exposure to air pollution, and brain shrinkage.

07.16.20

Standard Process Launches Unique Prebiotic Supplement

The new product, GI Stability, combines a Human Milk Oligosaccharide with whole food ingredients.

07.08.20

Long-Term Resveratrol Study Shown to Improve Bone Mineral Density in Women

Resveratrol’s ability to improve microcirculation to tissues resulted in a reduced 10-year hip and major fracture probability.

07.08.20

Study Further Substantiates Vitamin K2’s Cardiovascular Benefits

The latest research provides more evidence that vitamin K2 as MK-7 may decrease arterial stiffening, and induce weight loss in women.

07.07.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Food as Medicine

More consumers are looking for specific health benefits from their purchases, compared to passive messages like ‘clean label.’

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 07.06.20

COVID-19: A Challenge for the Practitioner Channel

Experts believe the global health crisis will reshape the role that doctors, nutritionists, and others will play in the supplements marketplace.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.20

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

Oat and Rye Bran Fibers Shown to Alter Gut Microbiota Beneficially

A newly published experimental study found that mice exposed to a Western diet model lost weight and had less liver inflammation.

07.02.20

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