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Kaneka has announced that its Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 probiotic, designed to support the gut-brain axis, is now self-affirmed GRAS.

A unpublished study demonstrated that an ingredient combining prickly pear and olive leaf, called Mucosave FG, had bifidogenic activity comparable to inulin.

The decision to use modified or clean-label starches will be unique to each company, with each option offering its own advantages and disadvantages.

In a recent study, researchers found that when co-administered with antibiotics, the probiotic formulation Bio-K Plus from Kerry helped reduced the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection.

Ingredients by Nature has announced its partnership with the Canadian firm Virentia, in preparation for the launch of a new chloroplast concentrate made from alfalfa, called ChloroBlast.

Results showed that while there were no differences between the two groups when it came to sleep quantity and quality, the PEA group did experience reduced sleep onset latency, time to feel completely awake, and improved cognition on waking.

A recent randomized, placebo-controlled, triple-blind study found that a proprietary ginseng extract called Farlong NotoGinseng supported cholesterol and blood pressure.

A recent animal study evaluated the health effects of krill oil on obesity-associated chronic inflammation in the liver and fat tissue.

New California law to regulate industrial hemp products including CBD.

Structural differences between beta-glucan strains may be due to source and manufacturing process, says recent study.

U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York upholds the legality of FDA's GRAS process.

OmniActive Health Technologies announces the independent conclusion of GRAS for Gingever.

According to its findings, 89.4% of companies test their CBD products through accredited third-party labs, demonstrating a transparent industry. Unfortunately, 43% of CBD companies in the study did not disclose extraction methods used for their products.

AB-Biotics' AB-Kolicare is composed of a mix of Bifidobacterium longum CECT7894 (KABP042) and Pediococcus pentosaceus CECT8330 (KABP041).

Given recent developments in the CBD space, what does the future hold for hemp-derived CBD and other cannabinoids?

Unigen will be introducing two new botanical ingredients at this year’s SupplySide West Presentation Theater.

New research will investigate whether the odd chain fatty acid pentadecanoic acid will reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults.

The foods associated with significantly lower systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure were berries and red wine. Higher intakes of apples, pears, and peppers were associated with lower pulse pressure.

A recent human study has provided some validation of the immunomodulatory benefits of a standardized extract of Andrographis paniculata, called AP-Bio.

Layn Natural Ingredients has launched a natural antioxidant extract called SophorOx.

For the Biome wins Nexty Award for its Gut-Lung Therapy supplement.

A recent survey of 13,000 people in 24 countries conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Herbalife Nutrition and the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 89% of all respondents are taking steps to improve their health.

HerbalGram's 2020 Herb Market Report shows that herbal supplement sales grew a record 17.3% in 2020.

New bill to expand HSA and FSA coverage to include dietary supplements as a medical expense.

What is the consumerization of healthcare, and what does this mean for dietary supplements?

Microbiome testing alone may not be mature enough to provide actionable information in devising lifestyle and nutrition interventions, says the recent paper.

A recent study funded by the Global Curcumin Association evaluated the effectiveness of a new analytical strategy to determine whether a curcumin product has been labeled accurately and has not been adulterated with synthetic ingredients.

NattoPharma has secured patents in Canada and South Korea for its proprietary process of synthesizing MenaQ7 PharmaPure Vitamin K2.

Bionap Bioactive Natural Products has achieved self-GRAS status with the help of GRAS Associates, a fully-owned subsidiary of Nutrasource.

Two recent studies show new evidence that HP Ingredient's LJ100 Tongkat Ali extract supports men's health, including healthy aging, sexual function, and fitness.