Heart Health

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Examining the latest in probiotic research, from cholesterol management to respiratory health.

According to consumer research conducted by Lycored, the idea of calm resonates with consumers who purchase cardiovascular wellness products.

Results showed that following the six weeks of supplementation with the black seed oil decreased systolic blood pressure by 11.2% and diastolic blood pressure by 12.2%. 

Are high cholesterol levels also associated with other diseases?

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

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?

Heart health is a solid category where natural solutions have found fertile ground for the last several years. But it is also crowded and very generic.

Life Extension launched NitroVasc Boost, a berry-flavored powder that encourages circulatory health, endothelial cell function, and nitric oxide (NO) production. 

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

These new lines are called Bold Heart by Cardiosmile and CatchFree Omega. 

A look at the trends and complexities shaping-or reshaping-dietary supplement retail.

A recently published study found that a blend of Citrus bergamia and Cynara cardunculus extracts supported vascular inflammation and oxidative stress in subjects with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.