Michael Crane

FDA has indicated it may reject vinpocetine’s status as a dietary ingredient, but leading industry trade associations argue the agency is reversing past positions in an “unprecedented” move.

New study results suggest Verdure Sciences’ Pomella pomegranate extract may improve cardiovascular-health markers in patients with myocardial infarction.

OmniActive Health Technologies shares new study results on the weight-management benefits of its Capsimax ingredient.

A new animal study finds Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex combined with EPA omega-3s may attenuate weight loss in mice with colon tumors.

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) agreed last week to establish a sizable marine protected area in Antarctica’s Ross Sea.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has raised the annual harvest quota for Atlantic menhaden fish meal/oil by 6.45% for fisheries and bait fisheries.

The supplements manufacturer pegs strain-specific probiotic identification, adaptogens, vegan products, and more as innovation trends to watch in 2017.

LGC Science has tested and cleared PerfectAmino for the wide range of substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

A long-term, prospective cohort study finds higher intake of vitamin K2-but not vitamin K1-is “borderline significantly associated” with lower mortality from coronary heart disease.

Participants consuming breads made from different ancient grains varieties experienced significant reduction to several different cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Applied Food Science has launched its new Kavoa kava extract for the relaxation, stress-relief, and sleep-support markets.

Beta testing of the dietary supplement finished product registry has now entered its second phase, with CRN planning to make the site live in 2017.

A new study finds that Lycored’s Cardiomato tomato extract may inhibit the LDL oxidation that occurs after eating a high-fat meal.

CRN’s annual supplement usage survey found that 71% of U.S. adults reported taking dietary supplements in 2016, an increase from past years that suggests more than 170 million Americans use supplements.

A new study of 208 children aged 6–9 found BLIS K12 significantly reduced halitosis compared to conventional brushing and flossing, tongue scraping, and/or chlorhexidine wash.

Frutarom Health’s CitrOlive is designed to support overall cardiovascular function and defend against hardening of the arteries.

TSI Group Ltd. says its new GlucosaGreenDF avoids the supply challenges of glucosamine sourced from shellfish-derived chitin, in addition to providing vegetarian-friendly options.

Results of a new animal study suggest rosemary and spearmint extracts may offer benefits to learning, memory, and brain-tissue markers of oxidation that occur with age.

Initial study findings suggest probiotic strain GanedenBC30 may increase digestibility of pea, rice, and soy proteins.

The new antioxidant ingredient provides opportunities for formulation in anti-inflammatory supplements and personal care products, as well as food and beverage products in need of greater stability.

A new study indicates that 52% of U.S. adults reported using dietary supplements in both 1999–2000 and 2011–2012 surveys, but multivitamin usage decreased by 6% over the same period.

CRN’s donation to the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University will provide for two graduate students per year to attend The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science.

The American Herbal Products Association posted an article cautioning industry and regulators against falling for a few of the pitfalls associated with Next-Generation DNA testing of herbal ingredients.

The expansion to Prinova’s line of encapsulated flavor includes new capabilities for dry applications and an improved shelf life of up to 42 months.

Ingredion’s new Versafibe series of insoluble dietary fibers are aimed at offering low cost-in-use solutions for a variety of product types with “little to no impact on product texture, flavor, and color.”

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, one of the principle authors of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), may run for an unexpected eighth term in 2018, Politico reports.

High-concentrate launches take top billing, but firms are also exploring other ways to differentiate their omega-3 offerings. 

How well do you know some of today’s most common botanical adulterants?

Uncertainty over FDA’s NDI guidance has effectively “stalled the innovation” for one botanical supplier, while other firms mull over its implications on solvent extraction techniques.

One CBD supplier says its supplements business is booming in the wake of the regulatory controversy surrounding hemp CBD, but are tougher days ahead?