Michael Crane

The fifth bulletin from the Botanical Adulterants Program explores both accidental and intentional adulteration of black cohosh supplements.

SPINS and IRI launch a new tool designed to bring the depth of consumer insight pioneered in conventional-channel analysis to natural-channel data.

The new study suggested BioPerine, a black pepper extract, may enhance the bioavailability of resveratrol in humans when combined with regular exercise training.

Goldenseal’s relatively high price makes it a prime target for adulteration from species including Japanese goldthread, Oregon grape, barberry, yellow dock, and more.

The bill would have required supplement manufacturers and retailers operating in Puerto Rico pay higher fees and submit additional product information.

If the bill were to pass, companies could disclose GMO ingredients through on-package text, symbols, or digital codes that direct consumers to more information online.

Algae Life Sciences recently announced it had 239 “FDA-allowed” structure-function claims for its AstaZine astaxanthin ingredient. But its competitor, AstaReal, challenges the significance of these claims.

LJ100 tongkat ali root water extract was also found to lower the immunological age of subjects compared to a placebo group.

Finished products containing EPA and DHA omega-3s posted a worldwide market value of $31.4 billion in 2015, with Asia accounting for 36% of the market, GOED says.

Fruit d’Or’s new gummy includes 250 mg of Cran Naturelle cranberry prebiotic powder and one billion CFUs of Sabinsa’s LactoSpore probiotic.

Fish oil–derived EPA and DHA were also found to attenuate strength loss and muscle soreness following exercise, according to researchers.

It can often be difficult for traditional tests to differentiate between natural and synthetic curcumin.

Fish oil–derived DHA was found to be more effective than EPA at modulating blood lipids and specific markers of inflammation in a new human clinical study.

Which artificial preservatives do consumers want removed, and what are the alternatives?

D.D. Williamson adds two new colors to its EmulsiTech line of clear liquid color emulsions.

Some of the new bars have as few as three ingredients, with metalized-film packaging designed to make up for the absence of binders and preservatives.

Short-term supplementation with Montmorency tart cherry may improve markers of muscle catabolism, immune and inflammatory stress, and overall performance in aerobically trained individuals during endurance exercise.

The non-GMO baker’s yeast strain from Renaissance BioScience may reduce the amount of acrylamide in certain finished products by up to 90% when substituted for conventional baker’s yeast.

More than 60 supplement industry executives sat down with members of the U.S. Congress last week to discuss pressing issues facing the industry.

Procera Mood, the new mood-support supplement product from Procera Health, also contains L-theanine, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C.

FDA has determined Amarin’s Vascepa EPA omega-3 drug is eligible for new chemical entity (NCE) marketing exclusivity. Will it impact omega-3 supplements?

The new economic impact report also indicates the dietary supplement industry creates 754,645 jobs nationwide and pays $38.4 billion in wages.

Natreon’s AyuFlex ingredient was found to significantly reduce joint discomfort in subjects aged 40–70, according to a new study.

The Swedish biotechnology firm has acquired U.S. probiotics supplier Nutraceutix for a preliminary price of $105 million.

Twelve-week supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha was found to significantly improve oxygen consumption during a run test, researchers report.

Madhava says its new organic cassava is the first single-ingredient cassava syrup sweetener to be sold commercially in the United States.

FDA’s new draft guidance seeks to reduce daily sodium intake to 2300 mg per person over the course of 10 years.

New systematic review and meta-analyses find that omega-3s, vitamin D, methylfolate, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may reduce depression symptoms when used in combination with antidepressant drugs.

Recent studies have suggested bergamot polyphenolic fraction may offer benefits to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) in patients with metabolic syndrome.

A 26-week toxicity study of beagle dogs found that Unigen’s Univestin ingredient produced no adverse effects at doses of 500 mg/kg/day.