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A recent animal study found that a patented collagen from Bioiberica in combination with chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride and hyaluronic acid protected the structural integrity of joints in subjects with osteoarthritis. 

Animal study shows efficacy of type II collagen in combination with other joint health ingredients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health has announced that it will be hosting a public meeting discussing the potential sex (biological) and gender (psychosocial) differences in the consumption of and response to cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids. 

FDA announces scientific conference on CBD use and response differences between sexes and genders

How can fermentation boost the efficacy, longevity, bioavailability, and activity of skincare and wellness ingredients?

Fermentation’s power to improve nutritional ingredients

James Roza is chief science advisor at Layn Natural Ingredients–USA (Newport Beach, CA). For over 30 years, he has driven and directed research, product development, and quality assurance for leading nutraceutical manufacturers, and has been instrumental in establishing standards in the natural products industry.

While botanicals are not a panacea, there is much science-backed evidence for leveraging them to help manage good sleeping habits and reduce stress.

Managing stress and mood with natural botanicals

BioNeutra North America launched VitaFiber Plus, which combines a healthy low-calorie sweetener, a prebiotic, and a soluble dietary fiber all in one. 

BioNeurtra launches VitaFiber Plus, a fiber and low-calorie sweetener ingredient

Batory Foods (Rosemont, IL) and BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (BHSC) signed a performance-based agreement to enter the U.S. nutraceuticals market and the edible CBD market.

Batory Foods, BioHarvest Sciences enter the U.S. nutraceutical, edible CBD market

Lonza launched TWK10, a probiotic strain isolated from naturally fermented Taiwanese kimchi designed for athletes and active consumers. 

 Lonza launches probiotic designed for sports nutrition 

Following the launch of its CV Acute product in August, CV Sciences (San Diego, CA) has announced the launch of its next condition-specific dietary supplement product called CV Defense. 

CV Sciences launches another product for new non-CBD immune health product line

The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced keynote speakers for its 2020 annual conference, “NOW, NEW, NEXT,” held virtually Oct. 14 – 16.   

CRN announces keynote speakers for its annual event  

As consumer interest in immunity and foods that boost the immune system continue to grow, the Wixon Innovates program — a product development trendspotting project — is helping food and beverage companies formulate products with immune-related flavors and ingredients. 

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