Robby Gardner

What can this rare sugar do that other alternative sweeteners can’t?

Some are familiar leaders, while others are now gaining awareness.

Three ingredients that outperformed their previous year’s sales were magnesium, vitamin K, and collagen, according to SPINS.

From snack foods and condiments to coffee, tea, and even mascara, here’s a look at the CBD product market today.

Researchers have concluded that a diet rich in polyphenols may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease late in life.

Small administrations of pterostilbene and resveratrol were deemed useful in protecting mice from diabetic health problems, according to results of a recent study.

A small study on young adults suggests that ginseng can affect exercise and perhaps aging.

Adding to an already large amount of research on prebiotic fibers, Hungarian researchers just completed a study on prebiotic use in children ages 3 to 6.

Sabinsa Corp. has validated an alternative method to measure live bacteria in its probiotics.

A systematic review in the Annals of Internal Medicine says that hundreds of published probiotic and prebiotic studies failed to report important safety data.

A new probiotic product study suggests that a multi-strain approach may be beneficial in managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diarrhea.

Algatech Ltd. is a manufacturer of astaxanthin from microalgae, and the company recently partnered with Fujifilm to see what happens to humans when their skin is exposed to UV light after oral consumption of astaxanthin.

Twenty-six previously infertile couples were able to conceive after four months of ingesting a novel folate ingredient called Quatrefolic, according to a recent study.

The 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.

In a move sparked by a Greenpeace action campaign, Antarctic krill fisheries have agreed to cease fishing in sensitive areas of the Antarctic Ocean.

In the short time made available for public comments, a number of natural products groups have responded to USDA, citing issues with the proposal.

Exploring a few of the top-selling male sexual health ingredients for their science, but also for their recent market challenges.

Scientists tell you how to turn food waste into new ingredients.

Dairy-free food and drinks are growing fast. Here’s where.

Better taste, better function, and better sustainability are now at formulators’ fingertips.

Though these lesser-known botanicals haven’t achieved widespread global use yet, their moment could be just around the corner.

Research is pushing lesser-known ingredients to the forefront of sports nutrition.

As glucosamine and chondroitin sales struggle in the U.S., some of those lost dollars are now being taken up both by other familiar joint-health ingredients and lesser-known alternatives (like botanicals).

Here are some notable launches this year, spanning everything from waters and juices to bagged teas and more.

Despite FDA’s strong language against hemp cannabidiol (CBD), sales and demand for the controversial cannabinoid are skyrocketing. Here are some of the most promising health areas.

Botanical ingredients for prostatic and urological health

Omega-3 ingredient innovations are bringing life back to a market still in recovery.

More ingredient suppliers now offer vegan-friendly dietary supplement ingredients.

Turmeric is the darling of the natural products market. What have we learned lately about turmeric and its active constituent, curcumin?

A look at today’s sports nutrition trends