Herbs & Botanicals
Herbs and botanicals make up a large part of the dietary supplement market, and in recent years have become integral to functional food and beverage development as well. In this section, we offer all of the latest news and articles on these functional ingredients, including sales information, trends, consumer awareness and research briefs.
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Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Charlotte’s Web COO Jared Stanley Discusses the State of Play for CBD
Executive offers updates on the company’s advocacy for federal regulation, its partnership with MLB, market challenges, and more.By Sheldon Baker 09.28.23
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Inflammation | Supplier News | World Markets
PLT Health Solutions Granted Claims for Botanical Ingredient in Canada
The Boswellia and Aegle marmelos extract, marketed as Alviolife, can now be marketed in Canada with respiratory support claims.09.26.23
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Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Natural/Organic | Nutrition Bars & Snacks
Video: Natural Products Expo East 2023 in Pictures
Paul Stamets accepts NBJ Summit Lifetime Achievement Award.Videos Sean Moloughney, Editor
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | World Markets
ABC’s Journal HerbalGram Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The New HerbalGram 40 Project and Fund invites comments and insights from supporters, as well as a platform to identify potential improvements.09.21.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Research News
Curcumin May Be As Effective as PPI for Indigestion
In 151 subjects, daily curcumin intake resulted in comparable improvements to Prilosec in indigestion after two months of treatment.09.20.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Weight Loss Products Sold as Supplements Adulterated with Toxic Yellow Oleander
Unrelated FDA and CDC research revealed the presence of this adulterant in product testing spurred by hospitalizations.Online Exclusives Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Research | Research News | Supplier News
Ashwagandha Extract Linked to Mood and Cognitive Benefits in Several New Studies
Treatment with Specnova’s NooGandha was linked to positive findings in one mood study, two cognition studies, and a safety study.09.14.23
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Antioxidants | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Probiotics & Prebiotics
The Rise of Phytonutrients and Opportunities for Innovative Formulations
Move over macronutrients and micronutrients—the time for phytonutrients has come.By Melanie Bush, VP of Science and Research, Artemis International, Inc. 09.14.23
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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Products
Nutrartis Launches Cardiosmile Plant Sterols in U.S.
The stick packs were linked to significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in a placebo-controlled study.09.13.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Research News
Ashwagandha/Okra Complex Linked to Digestive, Mood Benefits
The ingredient, marketed as Digexin by NXT USA, significantly improved constipation and GI symptom rating scores in 48 participants.09.12.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Eurofins Adopts California Poppy Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program
The adoption supports ABC’s HerbMedPro educational database.09.11.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News
Suanfarma Opens New Facility in Utah, Achieves Fair for Life Certifications
The organic botanicals supplier opened the new facility to satisfy demand from West Coast customers.09.11.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Products
CV Sciences Launches Reserve Sleep Gummies
The full-spectrum gummies contain a blend of CBD, THC, CBN, and melatonin.09.08.23
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Bone & Joint Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Research
Clinical Trial Shows Long-Term Joint Health Benefits of PLT’s Boswellia Serrata Extract
Six-month study on AprèsFlex demonstrated long-term mobility support including cartilage protection.09.08.23
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Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Marine Nutraceuticals | Natural/Organic | World Markets
Sustainable Business Development: Principles and Strategies for Progress
Managing the impact of a changing climate and its effects on society require adaptation, ingenuity, and collaboration.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.06.23
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Antioxidants | Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Mood Health & Sleep | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Weight Management/Weight Loss
A Clearer Path to Weight Management: The Ozempic Factor
There are new tools for tackling the obesity epidemic, but still no magic solution.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.06.23
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Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Minerals | Mood Health & Sleep | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
Under Pressure: Stress and Mental Health Have Taken Center Stage
As stress levels continue to escalate, the pressure is on to provide new solutions.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.06.23
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Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
Botanical Authentication: Food Scientists Develop New Test Method to Validate Ingredients
New type of DNA testing method can be tailored to detect the intended ingredient and any adulterant, ensuring rigorous quality standards.Online Exclusives By Zhengfei Lu, PhD, Principal Scientist, Molecular Applications, Herbalife 09.05.23
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News
Rhodiolife Rhodiola Receives Non-GMO Project Verification
The adaptogenic ingredient is sourced from plants grown in the Altai Mountains in Siberia.08.30.23
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Products
Four Sigmatic Launches Mushroom-Botanical-Vitamin Capsule Blends
The new line of condition-specific products are each tailored to specific cognitive health benefits.08.28.23
