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BGG World was issued a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of astaxanthin to support heart function during exercise (US Patent #10,827,775).   

BGG issued patent on AstaZine natural astaxanthin for heart health

Vinia, a branded red grape powder, is distributed by Batory Foods and developed by BioHarvest Sciences Inc.

Designs for Health first major U.S. purchaser of grape-based nutraceutical from Batory Foods

Sabinsa announces five new patents pertaining to digestive health, sports nutrition, heart health, and sexual health. 

Sabinsa announces five new patents

A new study published by the Fatty Acid Research Institute in conjunction with The Cooper Institute sheds some new light on how omega-3 fatty acids may support heart health. 

Higher levels of omega-3s associated with better heart rate recovery, says new study

Smart supplement brands will account for seniors’ interest in quality of life, including mobility, balance, and maintenance of cognitive capacity.

How should dietary supplement companies market to seniors?

Cardiovascular support is a multipronged, and multi-ingredient, market.

Heart health dietary supplement 2020 update

A recent study found that supplementation with a spore-forming probiotic from Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes supports endothelial function and cholesterol. 

Spore-forming probiotic may support heart health, says recent study

Arthur Andrew Medical launched KD Ultra, a full-spectrum blend of vitamin K2 (MK4, MK6, MK7, and MK9) with vitamin K1, vegan-sourced vitamin D3, and the enzyme lipase to support bones, cardiovascular health, and immune function. 

Arthur Andrew Medical launches full spectrum vitamin blend called KD Ultra

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Dietary supplement manufacturing challenges have never been greater thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic

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 study found that low vitamin D and K status is associated with a higher mortality risk.

Low vitamin D and K content associated with higher mortality, says study

ProBiotix Health, an OptiBiotix Health PLC subsidiary company, launched a tri-layer tablet, CholBiomeBP, that combines four science-backed ingredients to support hypertension and cardiovascular health.

ProBiotix Health launches CholBiomeBP for blood pressure support 

Recent findings from the NUTRITION human clinical trial (Natural Tocotrienol Against Ischemic Stroke Event) showed that supplementation with the tocotrienol EVNol Suprabio may decrease aspirin resistance in patients taking blood thinning drugs. 

Tocotrienols may complement antiplatelet drugs, reducing aspirin resistance, says new study

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 recent animal study found that administration of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) from Nascent Health Sciences reduced the risk of chronic heart failure. 

PQQ may reduce the risk of heart failure, says new animal 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

Aurea Biolabs launched Ginactiv, a full-spectrum 100% ginger ingredient that uses the company’s PNS (Polar – Non-Polar Sandwiching) technology. 

Aurea Biolabs introduces new ginger ingredient for digestion, heart health

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

Adaptogen market stronger with clinical research

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