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Preclinical research1 conducted on mice found that the patented nicotinamide riboside (NR) called Niagen prevented light-induced retinal damage. 

Nicotinamide riboside may support eye health according to a preclinical animal study

A recently published study found that supplementation with a combination of tocotrienols (TheraPrimE Palm Tocotrienols) and astaxanthin (AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin) from BBG World supported the cognitive health of healthy subjects. 

Synergistic blend of astaxanthin and tocotrienols supports cognitive health, says new study

BioLift is designed to help the body's circadian rhythm overcome the midday slump by utilizing the science of chronobiology.

Israeli food-tech startup launches its BioLift energy beverage in the U.S. 

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

New findings from the RESHAW (Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women) clinical study, shows that daily supplementation with the branded resveratrol, Veri-te, supports cognitive health in postmenopausal women. 

Latest RESHAW findings show resveratrol supports cognitive health in postmenopausal women

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?

A growing body of research lends support to the use of cocoa flavanols in supplements and Mars Inc. has developed a new scientific method for measuring flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa products. 

Mars Inc. advances knowledge of cocoa flavanol benefits, develops new method to measure flavanol content

A recently published study found that supplementation with the branded French pinebark extract, Pycnogenol from Horphag Research, may help manage migraine headaches. 

Pycnogenol may help manage migraine headache symptoms, says recent study

APOE4—a gene variant linked to inflammation in the brain and a known factor for increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk may reduce delivery of DHA and EPA to the brain before the onset of cognitive impairment, requiring higher doses of DHA. 

Alzheimer’s study sheds light on how DHA absorbed in brains with cognitive decline 

With the rise in popularity of nootropic ingredients, and the demand for natural, caffeine free alternatives, the present study shows that EnXtra can be a viable and safe solution for finished product manufacturers. 