Research
Scientific and clinical evidence supporting the health benefits of dietary supplements and functional foods has become an important part of doing business in these markets. Fact is consumers want proof that these products are safe and that they work as they're supposed to. This section of our site contains the most current information relevant to the research behind various products.
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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Digestive Health | Research | Research News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Intake of Live Microbes from the Diet, Including Fermented Foods, Associated with Better Health
Increased consumption of live microbes tied to better blood pressure and blood glucose, lower waist circumference and body mass index.03.17.23
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News
Cucumber Extract May Improve Joint Function
IminoTech’s Q-actin was linked to self-reported improvements in joint pain and function in 91 people with moderate osteoarthritis.03.14.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Research | Research News
Retailer Partners with Radicle Science to Test Effectiveness of Supplements
Startup Love.com will subsidize the cost of clinical trials to generate evidence on the effectiveness of products.03.07.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Omega-3s | Research | World Markets
Global Omega-3 Day: A Year in Review
There were plenty of noteworthy developments over the past year in research, product developments, and market trends for EPA and DHA.03.03.23
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Research
Sonoran University of Health Sciences: Lifelong Learning of Nature’s Healing Power
Paul Mittman, president and CEO discusses recent updates and future plans for the University.By Sheldon Baker, Baker Dillon Group 03.01.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Immune Function | Medical Nutrition | Omega-3s | Research | Research News
High Omega-3 Index Linked to Reduced Rate of Severe COVID-19 Infection
In over 110,000 subjects, those in the highest quintile for DHA status were 26% less likely to be hospitalized compared to those with the lowest DHA status.03.01.23
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Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Research
A Paradigm Shift for Antioxidants?
Better communication about bioactive food compounds can engage consumers in a way antioxidant marketing hasn’t before.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.01.23
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News
PLT Launches Haritaki and Boswellia Botanical Ingredient for Cognitive Support
Supplementation with the formula has been linked to improvements in several cognitive domain scores in a group of 100 participants.03.01.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research | Research News | Sports Nutrition | Vitamins
HMB and Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Reduction in Fat Stores
Middle-aged participants who took the combined ingredients saw significant improvements in the ratio between muscle and fat content after 12 weeks.02.28.23
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Antioxidants | Cardiovascular Health | Research
Polyphenol-Rich Extract Shown to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Marker
A study linked DSM’s Fruitflow to a significant reduction in TMAO levels in 22 overweight and obese adults.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.20.23
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Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Men's Health | Research
Preclinical Study Establishes Mechanism of Action of Novel Saw Palmetto Extract
The extract, marketed by Valensa as USPlus, was shown to be comparable to Permixon, a saw palmetto-based medicine in Europe.02.16.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research | Supplier News
Sweet Orange Essential Oil Formula Linked to Mood Benefits
Nexira’s Serenzo ingredient resulted in significant improvements in self-reported feelings of stress.02.13.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News | Vitamins
Tocotrienols May Have Protective Effect on Liver in NAFLD Patients
Delta-tocotrienol from annatto downregulated gene expressions associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients.02.08.23
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News
Indian Gooseberry Extract Shown to Offer Blood Sugar Management Benefits
The extract, marketed by Sabinsa as Saberry, was associated with improved fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels, as well as lipid levels.02.08.23
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Breaking News | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Skin Health | Supplier News
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
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Research
Berry Health Benefits Symposium Includes Panel on Dietary Supplements
Five virtual seminar sessions on research pertaining to berries taking place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.01.30.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Research
Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials
The site will focus on pharmaceutical and nutraceutical trials on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, IBS, and weight management.01.27.23
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Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Research
Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship
The fellowship will support research highlighting the potential of upcycled foods.01.27.23
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Breaking News | Cancer Risk | Digestive Health | Medical Nutrition | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research | Research News
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
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Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Energy | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News
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
