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The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Americans confident in dietary supplement effectiveness and quality in 2020, including during COVID-19 pandemic, CRN surveys show

A recently published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that supplementation with Bergacyn FF supports liver health and weight management. 

Ingredient derived from bergamot and artichoke supports liver health, says recent study

A recent study found that supplementation with a novel medical probiotic called Pendulum Glucose Control improved A1C and reduced blood glucose spikes in subjects with type 2 diabetes. 

Medical probiotic formula reduces glucose spikes and A1C, says recent study

SweeGen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) has entered into a joint venture with the China Commercial Foreign Trade Group (CCFT) for the distribution of its Bestevia sweeteners in China. 

SweeGen announces joint venture with CCFT to distribute its stevia sweeteners in China

Kriti Chaudhary heads business development and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences (Mumbai, India), one of the most experienced contract research organizations (CROs) serving the dietary supplement industry. A pharmacist-MBA by education, Chaudhary has a keen interest in nutraceutical product development, clinical research trends, and functional food innovation. Vedic Lifesciences not only helps ingredient and finished-product companies with clinical trials and animal studies but also calls itself the “Claims Guru”—an advisor of claims and how to substantiate them. In the past two decades, Vedic has conducted and published work in health areas such as joint health, cognition, gut health, sports performance, heart health, and many others. Visit 

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.

Probiotic clinical trials: What are probiotic researchers studying? How are studies being designed?

UK-based OptiBiotix Health PLC launched WellBiome, a functional fiber and mineral blend, containing fructooligosaccharides, glucomannan, and chromium.

OptiBiotix launches WellBiome for digestive, cardiovascular, metabolic health

A recently published animal study found that the proprietary fig extract, rich in abscisic acid, supports glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. 

Proprietary fig extract from Euromed support blood glucose and inflammation, says animal study

A recent study found that supplementation with tocotrienol-rich vitamin E (EVNol SupraBio from ExcelVite) supported nerve growth factor and nerve conduction velocities in the nerves of diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients. 

Tocotrienol-rich vitamin E supports nerve health in subjects with diabetic neuropathy, says recent study

Navigating the current market using a healthy dose of hindsight, antioxidants are well positioned to write a new chapter in their next phase of growth.

Antioxidants in 2020: Their next phase of growth

Reb M from sugarcane is just one newcomer challenging the natural sweeteners space.

Stevia is innovating, but other natural sweeteners are also on the rise

Thymoquinone, the main bioactive quinone in black seed oil is known to be an antioxidant, and supports inflammation, while omega-3s have been known to support insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in obesity. 

Black seed oil and omega-3 combination supports obesity-related inflammation, says new study

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Peak dietary supplement sales leveling off during COVID-19 pandemic, but growth still remains strong over last year, market researchers report during webcast

To address palatability, suppliers in the industry have developed novel ways to improve the flavor profile of these natural formulas through innovative farming techniques, cutting-edge processing and formulation, and continued experimentation.

Stevia and monk fruit: Innovation in agronomy and formulation

Classified as a medical food, Pendulum Glucose Control is specifically designed to manage type 2 diabetes. 

Pendulum Therapeutics launches first probiotic classified as a medical food to manage diabetes

And how could new discoveries lead to opportunities for pre- and probiotics?

Microbiome mysteries: What don’t we know?

An animal study recently published in Antioxidants found that supplementation with a standardized carob bean extract supports cardiometabolic health factors.

Carob bean extract supports cardiometabolic health factors, says recent animal study

This can have important implications to the quality of life for individuals with xerostomia because saliva protects mucosa and teeth, reducing the risk of tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. 

Pycnogenol may alleviate dry mouth, says a recent pilot study

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

Contract manufacturers are valuable partners in a fast-moving natural products market

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?

Will the coronavirus pandemic impact dietary supplement manufacturing? A look at the supply chain, quality, and safety.

Latest research studies and developments for popular blood sugar management ingredients.