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 | Healthcare Trends | Industry & Market News | Research
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine to Become Sonoran University of Health Sciences
New direction reflects a larger shift toward highlighting the school’s multiple unique degree offerings.05.10.22
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Cancer Risk | Omega-3s | Research | Vitamins
Vitamin D3, Omega-3s, Exercise May Cumulatively Reduce Cancer Risk in Older Adults
A three-year, multicenter trial known as DO-HEALTH tracked 2,157 older adults who took vitamin D and/or omega-3s both with and without exercise.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.06.22
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Bone & Joint Health | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Men's Health | Research | Sexual & Reproductive Health
Nutraceuticals for Men: Muscle Health and Performance Nutrition
Men have increasing options for dietary supplements and nutritional products that can meet them where they are in age, health status, and motivation.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.03.22
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Antioxidants | Herbs & Botanicals | Research
James Roza of Layn Natural Ingredients: Driving the Science and Botanical Innovation
The chief scientific officer for Layn Natural Ingredients has over 30 years of experience in the natural products and nutraceutical industry.By Sheldon Baker, CEO of Baker Dillon Group 05.03.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Research | Supplier News
Curcumin Ingredient Curcugen Sees Positive Results in Safety Study
While other clinical trials observed safe, efficacious outcomes, this was the first series of trials to evaluate safety as a primary endpoint.04.25.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Infant & Children's Health | Medical Nutrition | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research | Research News
Probiotic Combination Evidenced to Have Colic, GI Health Benefits in Infants
The study examined in silico, in vitro, and in vivo results in 34 infants.04.19.22
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News | Vitamins
Tocotrienols Appear to Offer Benefit in In Vitro Model of Alzheimer’s
A lab study found that tocotrienols, but not tocopherols, offered low-dose benefits in human cells.04.19.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Hibiscus and Lemon Balm Complex May Offer Gut Health Benefits
The formula may improve populations of beneficial Bifidobacterium, Blautia, and Faecali-bacterium, along with other minor genera.04.18.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Research | Research News | Sexual & Reproductive Health | Vitamins | Women's Health
Quatrefolic Supplementation May Improve Pregnancy Potential
In a study of 269 infertile women, the specialized formulation significantly improved chances of pregnancy and live birth compared to a daily folic acid.04.14.22
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Herbs & Botanicals | Research
Beyond CBD: Cannabis Compounds Warrant Recognition and More Research
With growing consumer usage, scientists must continue exploring the many constituents of cannabis, their interactions, and potential health effects.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.14.22
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Breaking News | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News | Skin Health
Lycored’s Tomato Extract Shown to Offer Beauty Benefits Weeks After Supplementation Regimen
After 12 weeks supplementing with Lumenato, participants reported significant improvement in skin hydration, firmness, brightness, tone and overall condition.04.14.22
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Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Skin Health
Single-Center Study Evaluates Effects of Novel Retinol and Cannabidiol Combination Topical on Facial Skin
Adding CBD, a naturally anti-inflammatory ingredient, to the base 0.2% retinol solution, maintains the anti-aging properties, but with reduced side effects.By Julius Few, MD; Michael Lee, MD; Alec Semersky; Emily Mariscal, LE; and Ginny Vachon, PhD 04.07.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News | Research
Authors Receive ABC Awards for Botanical Literature
Il-Moo Chang, PhD received the award in the reference/technical category, and Cassandra Leah Quave, PhD, received it in the consumer/popular category.04.05.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Inflammation | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News
Study Finds Tocotrienol, Carotene Complex Beneficial in Animal Model of Lung Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease in which tissue becomes damaged and scarred, makes it difficult for lungs to function properly.03.30.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News | Quality & Safety | Research | Testing
Guido Pauli, PhD Receives ABC Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award
The University of Illinois Chicago professor of pharmacognosy’s research focuses on botanical quality control methodologies.03.29.22
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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Research | Research News
Proper Hydration May Reduce Heart Failure Risk
Higher serum sodium levels, indicating dehydration, were linked with an increased heart failure risk that reached as high as 54% in an NIH study.03.29.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Medical Nutrition | Research | Supplier News
Open Book Extracts Announces Completion of Study on Rare Cannabinoids for Pain
The results of the study, which will assess long-term pain and quality of life measures are expected in late April of this year.03.24.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Medical Nutrition | Research | World Markets
Zeller Receives ABC Varro E. Tyler Award for Excellence in Phytomedicinal Research
The Swiss company produces and conducts research on medicinal herb products available internationally.03.23.22
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Antioxidants | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Blood Orange Ingredient May Benefit Weight Loss, BMI, Study Finds
400 mg of the extract appeared to enhance the benefits of a calorie-restricted diet and specified exercise program.03.22.22
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Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Supplier News
Curcuwin Ultra+ Shows High Bioavailability in Human Clinical Study
250 mg of the extract was 144-times more bioavailable than standard curcumin at the same dose.03.22.22
