May 17th 2024
Researchers examined the effects of MK-7 and menaquinone-4 (MK-4) on neuroblastoma cells to understand how different forms of vitamin K2 impact the expression of genes involved in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.
Vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, echinacea immune-health benefits explored in new review
August 8th 2018A review of 82 studies found that vitamin, vitamin D, zinc, and echinacea can help boost immune-system barriers often involved in fighting the common cold, including physical barriers, innate immunity, and adaptive immunity.
Trump tariffs on natural ingredients hurt small business, consumers, NPA says
July 31st 2018On July 30, NPA announced it sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer stating that tariffs on Chinese goods “will cause disproportionate economic harm to U.S. interests and increase costs for small businesses and consumers.”
Weight loss key in reducing osteoarthritis symptoms, researchers say
July 30th 2018In a review of 68 existing studies, researchers found that weight reduction, in particular, can help to reduce the progression of osteoarthritis symptoms. They also found that lipid-modifying diets may contribute to reduced symptoms, though the evidence for that outcome was more sparse.
Multivitamins Not Associated with Heart Disease Prevention, Say Johns Hopkins Researchers
July 16th 2018The Council for Responsible Nutrition (Washington, DC) said in a recent press release that 73% of U.S. residents take multivitamins, but these products are not intended to be used as magic bullets in the prevention of serious diseases.
NattoPharma Leads Charge to Establish RDI for Vitamin K2
June 13th 2018NattoPharma is looking to harness its extensive body of research showing vitamin K2’s heart- and bone-health benefits, as well as establishing clinical biomarkers to demonstrate the consequences of vitamin K2 deficiency, with the hope of one day seeing the creation of a Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) value for K2.
Liposomal Magnesium Is Better Absorbed than Standard Magnesium in New Study
April 23rd 2018The study found that administration of Sucrosomial, a magnesium oxide ingredient protected by a liposomal-like structure, resulted in faster magnesium absorption at higher rates compared with standard magnesium oxide.
Tocotrienols May Promote Bone Health in Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women in New Study
February 1st 2018Researchers investigated the effects of a patented annatto-derived tocotrienol ingredient on key biomarkers of bone health, as previous studies in ovariectomized animal models of postmenopausal women have linked bone benefits to annatto tocotrienols.