Herbs & Botanicals

Long-Term Resveratrol Study Shown to Improve Bone Mineral Density in Women

Resveratrol’s ability to improve microcirculation to tissues resulted in a reduced 10-year hip and major fracture probability.

07.08.20

BAPP Publishes English Lavender Oil Adulteration Bulletin

The new bulletin summarizes common adulteration practices associated with English lavender, and methods of detecting fraudulent ingredients.

07.07.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Food as Medicine

More consumers are looking for specific health benefits from their purchases, compared to passive messages like ‘clean label.’

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 07.06.20

Curcuminoids Shown to Reduce Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine in Clinical Trial

A potential anti-inflammatory effect was exhibited by critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury who used Sabinsa's curcumin and piperine extracts.

07.06.20

ThymoQuin Combined with Highly Purified Omega-3s Shown to Have Obesity Benefits

The black seed oil extract contains a high concentration of thymoquinone, an antioxidant shown to modulate inflammatory response.

07.02.20

Go-Less Men Receives Non-GMO Project Verification

The plant-based ingredient formulated for healthy bladder function now has important clout attached to one of the most popular health claims.

07.02.20

Kerry Launches Botanical Ingredients for Low/No Alcohol Beverages

The Botanicals Collection ZERO offers clean-label, refined botanical distillates for use in beverages.

07.01.20

State Officials Criticize FDA Over Inaction on CBD Regulatory Pathway

During a webinar hosted by Natural Products Association, officials from Virginia and Louisiana questioned reports that progress was being made on the federal regulatory level.

06.25.20

Elixinol Introduces Good Night CBD Capsules

The new product pairs full-spectrum CBD with melatonin, a well-known sleep regulation hormone.

06.25.20

PLT Health Solutions Launches Low-Dose Boswellia Ingredient

The latest innovation, Dynaleve Muscle + Joint, was shown in a clinical trial to aid in joint and muscle recovery and strength post-exercise.

06.24.20

Eevia Health Oy to Increase Elderberry Extract Production

The Finnish producer of organic plant extracts will be stepping up to meet the surging demand from the U.S. for this immune support ingredient.

06.22.20

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CRN Files Citizen Petition Calling on FDA to Regulate CBD as a Legal Dietary Supplement

FDA can and should use its authority and discretion under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to allow CBD to be marketed with necessary regulations and restrictions, CRN said.

06.19.20

Sabinsa Warns Industry About Misbranded Vitamin C Products

The company tested a material claiming naturally high but not feasible levels of vitamin C from amla as a fermentation source, and found it was not naturally-derived from the amla itself.

06.17.20

BGG Announces Clinical Trial on Cosmeceutical ApplePhenon

The extract prevented UV-induced skin-reddening at varying dosages.

06.17.20

A Full Year After Landmark Public Hearing, CCSS Calls for Expedited Research on CBD

With an absolute flood of CBD Products on the market, the Collaborative for CBD Science and Safety urges stakeholders to close the research gap.

06.17.20

Artemis International Reacts to Adulteration Report on Berry Extracts

The company specializing in elderberry extracts plans to strengthen partnerships with American Botanical Council and Alkemist Labs.

06.16.20

No THC Bioconversion Occurred in Oral CBD Supplementation Study

In a study on 120 participants, CBD supplementation did not cause a presence of THC in blood plasma, and no psychotomimetic effects of THC occurred.

06.16.20

Pharmactive: Saffron Extract Could Help with the COVID-19 Blues

In a clinical study, Affron supplementation presented self-reported improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms in teens over an eight-week period.

06.15.20