Nutraceuticals

The Complex, Crowded Landscape of Heart Health

With a growing myriad of ways nutrition affects the heart, it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of this thriving industry segment.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.20

Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

New Chapter Debuts Line of Once-Daily Botanical Blends

The latest installment from the nearly 50-year-old herbal products company features solutions to support stress, sleep, and holistic well-being.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Detecting Adulteration: Huperzine A Case Study

Carbon-14 testing offers a reliable means to differentiate between natural-derived and petrochemical-derived sources.

Written By Haley Gershon, Marketing Manager, Beta Analytic, Research By Gao Yu, Beta Analytic & Xin Ma, Nanjing Hup Chemical Co., Ltd. 06.02.20

Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Research | Testing

Botanical Research: Cannabis Quality Considerations & Nutritional Status for Immune Health

AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.

By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 06.02.20

Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Sweeteners

Health Continues to Drive Beverage-Buying Habits

Alongside sugar reduction and clean labels, taste/texture, convenience, novelty, hydration, refreshment, and indulgence all influence consumer decision making.

By Lu Ann Williams, Director of Innovation, Innova Market Insights 06.02.20

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Digestive Health | Infant & Children's Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

New Potential for Human Milk Oligosaccharides

HMOs boost the immune system and protect against infections.

By Ellen Kilger, PhD, Contributing Writer 06.02.20

Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

Probiotic Strain Specificity & Implications for Research

Excellence in clinical trials depends on recognizing that not all species are created equal.

By Jordi Espadaler, PhD, Director of Innovation, AB-Biotics SA (KANEKA Probiotics) 06.02.20

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research

Innovative Product Development Strategies to Launch Probiotics

Understanding key differences between dietary supplements and live biotherapeutics will inform your R&D strategy.

By Joshua Baisley, H.BSc., VP of Clinical Design and Delivery Nutrasource 06.02.20

Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

What’s Next for Plant-Based Nutrition?

Taking advantage of a growing opportunity will require technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to understanding the marketplace.

By Jacquelyn Schuh, Product Marketing Director, Alternative Proteins ADM Nutrition 06.02.20

Energy | Healthy Aging | Research | Vitamins

Keys to Strengthening the Immune System

Growing scientific evidence suggests a critical mechanism to improved immune support may be mitochondrial health.

By Dr. Mark Menolascino, Medical Director, Meno Clinic— Center for Functional Medicine 06.02.20

Healthcare Trends | Regulations | Vitamins

Applying Common Sense: Nutritional Status Matters in this Pandemic

Viruses are great equalizers, but a broken and backward healthcare system hasn’t helped.

By Todd Harrison, Venable 06.02.20

Adding Spices To A Meal Can Reduce Inflammation, Researchers Say

A blend of basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano, parsley, red pepper, rosemary, thyme and turmeric were used.

05.29.20

Carob Extract Shows Benefit in Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome

The ancient biblical fruit showed positive impacts on several metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

05.28.20

Vitamin K2 Associated with Lower CHD Risk in Cohort Study

Over 11 years, vitamin K2 proved to be cardio-protective, while vitamin K1 did not yield this statistical benefit.

05.28.20

GOED Publishes Omega-3 Global Market Report

The report provides a global overview of the $44 billion global market for finished products containing EPA and DHA.

05.27.20

Gencor Receives U.S. Patent for Testofen

The male sexual health ingredient is supported by clinical trials to improve sexual function and optimize hormonal levels.

05.27.20

Antioxidants | Eye Health | Healthcare Trends

A New Eye Health Consumer Emerges as COVID-19 Continues to Shift Health Behaviors

The new whitespace opportunity for addressing eye health concerns as consumers’ digital device use surges to become the ‘new normal.'

Online Exclusives By Rudrani Banik, MD 05.27.20

NAD Recommends GlaxoSmithKline Discontinue Benefiber Claims

Following a challenge from Procter & Gamble, which has a competing dietary supplement, GSK maintains that its product is “100% natural,” and “clinically proven to curb cravings.”

05.26.20