Fact or Myth: Antioxidants Negatively Impact Iron Absorption
Recent studies show curcumin administered in the bioavailable form HydroCurc® does not harm iron absorption or iron stores.
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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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Minerals | Research
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Products | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition
Charlotte’s Web Sports Product Line to Undergo NSF Certification Process
The NSF Certified for Sport designation will ensure that the line of products do not contain any banned substances.08.11.22
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Products
Tazo Transitions to Regenerative Organic Agriculture
All of its tea will eventually be produced with agricultural practices that conserve nature, such as cover crops, monitoring soil health, and more.08.10.22
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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 | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets
BAPP Publishes Lab Guidance Document on Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
U.S. retail sales of boswellia dietary supplements in 2021 totaled about $8.9 million in mass market and natural channels combined.08.09.22
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
Chenland Nutritionals Self-Affirms GRAS for Cumin UP60 Ingredient
The company attained the self-designation with assistance from Nutrasource.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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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic
Bill Chioffi Joins Nammex as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
The industry expert has 30 years of experience in the production and sale of herbal extracts and several other products.08.03.22
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | Research News | Supplier News
Lemon Flavonoid Complex Shown to Support Healthy Blood Glucose
Ingredients By Nature’s Eriomin reduced blood glucose levels by 5% by increasing GLP-1 by 17% and decreasing inflammatory markers.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 | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News
RedLeaf Plants Over 300 Acres of Sorghum Crop Across Central Kentucky
The company will allow for local farmers to diversify their crop portfolios as partners in a new value chain.07.25.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News
Nutralliance Adds Apple Cider Vinegar to Its Portfolio
The company has launched a water-soluble, powdered form for use in food manufacturing.07.25.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News
Open Book Extracts Expands Capabilities to Boost Finished Products Manufacturing
Plans will address increased demand for the company’s product development and manufacturing services.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 | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Limiting Marketing Risk for Hemp and CBD Products
Asa Waldstein, principal at Supplement Advisory Group, advises companies on how to navigate murky waters in today’s marketplace.By Sheldon Baker, Area Code 420 07.18.22
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
Analytical Testing in Nutraceuticals: Methods and Mindsets to Uphold Quality
Complex formulas, sophisticated adulteration, and cost expectations are key pressure points in the dietary supplement market.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.18.22
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety
A Growing Herbal Products Market Still Faces Formidable Threats, Challenges
Environmental and social stewardship can help sustain long-term interests and build trust among consumers. It’s good for business too.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.18.22
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Alkemist Labs Warns About Missing Components to Pesticide Testing
The third-party testing company said that some companies appear to be passing over a portion of the full USP panel of analytes.07.05.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Medical Nutrition | Research News
Boswellia and Bengal Quince Fruit Extract Blend Linked to Respiratory Benefits
A six-week RCT on healthy subjects taking the complex, marketed as AlvioLife by PLT Health Solutions, resulted in improved measures of lung capacity.07.05.22
