Kimberly J. Decker

Rousselot announced that it will launch two related products at the event: StabiCaps, a gelatin solution for more stable soft gels, and Peptan IIm, a hydrolyzed collagen Type II matrix developed specifically for joint health.

According to Applied Food Sciences, its PurCaf ingredient is now the first Non-GMO Project Verified caffeine ingredient currently on the market.

A new, preclinical study suggests that Wellmune may protect intestinal barrier function even in adults faced with stress, while also adding to our understanding of how the ingredient works with the body and its immune system.

Results from the newly released pilot study demonstrated that supplementation with curcumin delivered via a proprietary lecithin-based system may be a safe means of maintaining musculoskeletal function during intense, high-impact physical activities, even over a short course of supplementation.

Results of the study showed that supplementation with MSM, as a source of rapidly absorbed sulfur, can help spare the body’s stores of the amino acids cysteine and methionine.

According to the company, Enhanced Mobility is a supplement designed to address not only joint support, but exercise recovery and improved mobility, as well.

The #SARMsCanHarm toolkit for fitness organizations includes customizable flyers, newsletter material, and social media content featuring educational information on SARMs and how athletes can protect themselves from products containing the illicit ingredients.

Results from the pilot study showed that the high-DHA concentrate may indeed modulate human B-cell activity in middle-aged obese adults, but the study’s authors stressed the need for further testing in a larger cohort.

Results from two studies suggest that elderberry, with its constituent antioxidant flavonoids, may help strengthen prebiotic and probiotic formulations. 

The policy statement petitions pediatricians to go beyond simply recommending a “good diet” for their young patients to ensuring that pregnant women and children have access foods that supply adequate levels of brain-building nutrients like protein, zinc, iron, folate, iodine, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, and the vitamins A, D, B6, B12, and choline.

Impressive 2017 sales for vitamin K2 indicate that bone health superstar is in for another big year. 

Plant protein sources-both novel and familiar-are set to win big with consumers this year. 

NSF International said that the newly designed app and website support its Certified for Sport testing program and help athletes and consumers avoid potentially harmful ingredients and banned substances in dietary supplements.

Curcumin-no longer merely a culinary spice or folk medicine, but an ingredient with a track record of research-backed health benefits-is set for another big year in 2018.  

GOED issued a statement to its members affirming several points, including that the meta-analysis, which showed that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation had no significant associations with CHD death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, any coronary heart disease events, or major vascular events, adds little to the current body of evidence surrounding omega-3s and cardiovascular risk factors.

Caffeine's myriad benefits for body and brain make the alkaloid a consumer favorite. 

Since its commercial debut in 2008, stevia has become an increasingly popular and natural way to sweeten beverages without calories.

Researchers 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.

The company says that its first food-grade potassium chloride facility will help manufacturers lower products' sodium content by up to 50%. 

The study results suggest a possible link between maternal folic acid supplementation and lower risk of autistic traits in children exposed to antiepileptic drugs in utero.

Comax noted that while the global yogurt market is set to grow at a 6.5% CAGR from 2017 to 2022, the U.S. yogurt market declined 0.3% in 2016.

The company received a patent for its HeezOn product, a blend of botanical ingredients that the company says boosts male sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction.

Results of the pre-clinical phase I study showed a “powerful biological synergy” attributable to the ingredients in Lycored's LycoInvision nutrient complex for vision health.

Per the bulletin, reports of ginkgo extract adulteration date back to 2003.

The results showed that supplementation with Bacillus subtilis DE111 can improve occasional constipation and/or diarrhea in healthy individuals.

Mt. Angel says that its Brain Boost daily dietary supplement, formulated with Cognizin citicoline, supplies brain cells and other neurons the compounds they need to protect against stress and free-radical damage.

The report found that sales of non-dairy milk-which Mintel defines as both refrigerated and shelf-stable ready-to-drink almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, and other refrigerated milk substitutes-have steadily grown since 2012. 

While quinoa has heretofore earned praise primarily for the full complement of amino acids that its protein comprises, the current study examined the benefits attributable to its rich store of phytochemicals.

An update on branded immune-support ingredients.

Among the condition-specific benefits the extract can potentially deliver include support of healthy blood sugar ranges, protection of vision and ocular health, and circulatory support, especially in cardiovascular vessels.