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Collagen Peptides Linked to Joint Pain Reductions in Middle-Aged Adults

PB Leiner’s Solugel collagen peptides had a 36% better average score in self-reported pain and joint function tests.

09.21.21

Better Sleep May Translate to Healthier Snacking

Study ties less than the recommended 7 hours of sleep to higher intake of non-meal calories.

09.21.21

Once-Daily Herbal Complex Shown to Offer Weight Management Benefits

Sprunk-Jansens’ Weighlevel One has been linked to improvements in appetite, digestion, and metabolism in two clinical trials.

09.20.21

Ginseng Formula Study Shows Improvements in Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The study on Farlong Pharmaceutical’s NotoGinseng will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.

09.20.21

Study: Creatine Phosphate Plus Blueberry Polyphenols May Improve Muscle Strength, Endurance

While creatine is well-studied in the context of exercise, few if any studies have been conducted on phosphocreatine.

09.20.21

Identifying Adulterated Curcumin: Case Study Identifies Best Testing Methods

Compared to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), adding the carbon-14 method significantly improves synthetic curcumin detection.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.21

Sleep Quality Correlated to Diet Quality and Obesity Risk in Women

Men did not appear to have this same effect, likely due to different hormones involved in sleep-wake cycles, the authors of the study said.

09.16.21

Carotenoids May Help Improve Night Vision

Lutein and zeaxanthin, two key macular pigments, were put to the test at night in a recent clinical study.

09.16.21

Andrographis Extract Shown to Offer Immune Support

AP-Bio, which contains seven bioactive compounds, was shown to modulate immune response in healthy individuals.

09.13.21

Daily Avocado Consumption May Help Reduce Visceral Fat Among Women

While the same benefits weren’t seen in men, the ability to target visceral fat through a nutritious addition to daily meals is meaningful to metabolism.

09.08.21

Probiotic Shown to Benefit Infants with Colic

Colic, characterized by excessive crying, was reduced significantly by two bacterial strains in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.

09.07.21

Gut Bacteria Could Be Target for Premature Infant Brain Development

Research has identified certain patterns between the gut microbiome and immune responses relevant to brain damage in premature birth.

09.07.21

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Protein Supplement Shown to Benefit Growth and Body Composition for Boys Age 10+

Drink contains essential micronutrients such as calcium and iron with high protein for normal growth in pre-teens.

09.07.21

Ubiquinone Ingredient Linked to Improved Athletic Performance Among Cyclists

MitoQ, a mitochondria-targeting formula, significantly improved time trial performance, possibly due to antioxidant activity, a clinical study found.

09.02.21

Beverage Containing Lactic Acid Bacteria and Beta-Carotene Could Help Reduce Flu Incidence, Study in Japan Suggests

Throughout the winter season, supplementing with the supplement candidate reduced flu infection rates by 52% in healthy people under age 40.

09.02.21

Tongkat Ali Extract May Attenuate Age-Related Testosterone Declines

The herbal extract, manufactured as LJ100 by HP Ingredients, improved testosterone levels in men between the ages of 50 and 70.

09.01.21

Probiotic Shown to Offer Weight Management and Mood Health Benefits

The impact of Lallemand’s L. rhamnosus HA-114 on eating and mood-related behaviors could facilitate adherence to weight loss programs, the study found.

09.01.21