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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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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Minerals | Research
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Energy | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Supplier News
Caffeine-Free Energy Supplement Linked to Alertness, Fatigue Benefits
OmniActive Heatlh Technologies’ EnXtra improved subjects’ performances in a five-hour assessment.08.10.22
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Digestive Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research | Research News | Sweeteners
Monk Fruit Sweetener May Have Prebiotic Activity, Study Finds
The sweetener, after being treated with enzymes, supported the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species.08.09.22
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Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research
People with Low-Fiber Diets Benefit the Most from Fiber Supplements, Study Finds
Three different types of fiber all resulted in butyrate production in a group of 28 participants that was based on baseline fiber intake.08.09.22
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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
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Enzymes | Functional Foods & Beverages | Natural/Organic | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research
Food Processing for Health and Wellness
At IFT FIRST, a panel of researchers covered the benefits of upcycled materials and sustainable measures to produce health and wellness products.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.09.22
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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research
Formulating for Nutrient Bioavailability
At IFT FIRST, food scientists discussed innovation and insights into how we digest, absorb, and utilize nutrients.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.09.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Research | Supplier News | Women's Health
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
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Research | Research News | Vitamins
VITAL Ancillary Study Finds No Link Between Vitamin D and Bone Fracture Risk
Andrea Wong, PhD, SVP of scientific and regulatory affairs for CRN, said with no control for calcium, the results are highly limited.08.02.22
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Inflammation | Marine Nutraceuticals | Research | Research News
Krill Oil Study Provides Evidence of Osteoarthritis Benefits
Adults between the ages of 45 and 60 experienced improved knee pain, stiffness, and physical function.07.27.22
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Breaking News | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Dietary Supplements | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research | Research News | Skin Health | Supplier News
Immunobiotic Heat-Killed Bacteria Linked to Skin Benefits
Supplementation with House Wellness Foods’ HK L-137 resulted in skin hydration, and immune response within the skin.07.25.22
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News | Vitamins
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
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Immune Function | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News | Vitamins
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
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Omega-3s | Research | Research News
Fish Oil Supplementation Effects Exercise Response in Older Women with Sarcopenia
After the intervention, supplementation improved muscle growth and strength compared to placebo.07.25.22
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News | Supplier News
Boswellia Serrata Extract Shown in Study to Support Joint Function in Five Days
PLT’s AprèsFlex was studied for its short-term effects on joint function in participants with knee osteoarthritis.07.25.22
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Research | Research News | Supplier News
Curcuwin Ultra+ Linked to Positive Findings in Joint Health and Mobility Study
The research kicks off the U.S. launch of OmniActive’s new extract.07.25.22
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Breaking News | Digestive Health | Marine Nutraceuticals | Research | Research News | Supplier News
Seaweed Extract Could Offer Gastroenteritis Relief
The marine polysaccharide fucoidan may inhibit norovirus replication by enhancing innate immune response, a recent study showed.07.18.22
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Herbs & Botanicals | Men's Health | Research | Sports Nutrition
Saffron Extract May Offer Mental and Physical Benefits in Active Males
Pharmactive’s affron shown to offer increased exercise enjoyment and heart rate variability.07.18.22
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Research
The FDA & American Medical Association’s Dietary Supplement ‘CMEar’ Job
With their resources, the AMA and FDA could have created something impactful on public health. Instead they opted to push out a smear job masquerading as CME.By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 07.18.22
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Breaking News | Mood Health & Sleep | Research | Research News
Frequent Fruit Consumption May Lead to Better Mental Wellbeing
Conversely, more frequent savory snacking associated with increased anxiety.07.15.22
