Herbs & Botanicals

A recent study investigating a proprietary Bacopa monnieri extract found positive impacts on memory and cognitive health.

In the wake of the passing of founder Muhammed Majeed, PhD, Sami-Sabinsa Group has announced that Majeed’s daughter Anju Majeed, PhD, will be assuming the role of Sami-Sabinsa Group’s executive chairperson, while Majeed’s son Shaheen Majeed will be the company’s global managing director and CEO.

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, mushrooms were all over the place, incorporated into beverages, ground coffee, and gummies, representative of the so-called “shroom boom.” Lion’s mane was particularly popular.

M2 Ingredients has announced the completion of a facility expansion, growing to 155,000 square feet of organic mushroom cultivation and processing, doubling the company’s 2023 capacity.

In a press release, the company offered a sneak peak at some of the beverages FFP was showcasing, all of which will feature the company’s cold brew coffee, tea and botanical extracts, natural flavors, and functional ingredients.

In the study, the blend, marketed as ZeroPollution by Monteloeder, helped mitigate the adverse effects of environmental pollution on skin and cardiopulmonary systems.

Sempera Organics has launched a lion’s mane mushroom blend called SO-DSX1, which is a patent-pending proprietary blend of lion’s mane fruiting body and mycelium.

Ahead of Expo West 2024, TriNutra has announced a recent U.S. patent for the unique composition of its branded ingredients, ThymoQuin, B’utyQuin, and ThymoQuin-OCare.

Sabinsa has announced in a press release that the company will be at Expo West 2024 (Booth #4253) highlighting new clinical research demonstrating the effect of its Shagandha ashwagandha extract on stress.

Nuherbs will be at Expo West 2024 (Booth #3578) showcasing its customized Bespoke Extracts. Nuherb’s sister company, NuTraditions, is also launching a new edible strip called Goodbye Fatigue for Energy & Focus.

Stratum Nutrition has announced the acquisition of Sibelius: Sage, a proprietary sage extract with clinically-supported memory and attention benefits.

PIPA’s AI technology integrates biomedical databases, scientific publications, clinical trial data, and other information sources to identify the right combinations and accelerate new product development

The profile of mushrooms is growing but more education may be needed for consumers to differentiate between different species.

The herbal blend was able to improve functional activity, bending flexibility, pain, and sleep quality.

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According to Nammex, cultivated turkey tail is more consistent in quality compared to wildcrafted supplies, and creates less pressure on the ecosystem as the mushroom sees rapid growth in demand.

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The extract, Witholythin from Verdure Sciences, significantly reduced stress compared to baseline and fatigue, compared to placebo.

The extract support exercise performance, blood glucose and AMP-activated protein kinase phosphorylation.

A recent animal study found that a proprietary saffron extract may help manage stress by regulating the HPA axis.

Meaningful Partners led the funding round, joined by existed investors White Road Investments and InvestEco.

Alkemist Labs has added microbiological and residual solvents testing as well as testing for THC analogs such as delta 8 & 10, Astaxanthin esters, and lower limits of detection for heavy metals.

Curcumin C3 Reduct has earned approval by the National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil for inclusion on ANVISA’s IN28 list, which allows the product to be introduced and commercialized in food and supplements in Brazil.

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OSHU explains that the pilot study will not test memory directly, but rather use blood samples and brain scans to find biomarkers and other signs that indicate the extract’s ability to aid memory.

Research is supporting cranberry’s benefits for age-related cognitive decline, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and elevated blood pressure.

The network is called Green Bridge Gateway and aims to help companies overcome hurdles of entering the UK and EU cannabinoid markets.

Results showed that one hour after supplementation with the lion’s mane extract subjects demonstrated quicker performance on a Stroop task, and after 28 days of supplementation they saw a trend toward reduced subjective stress.

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