Herbs & Botanicals

Robby Gardner is a freelance journalist in Los Angeles, specializing in fresh produce and health food ingredients.

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An update on the new research and developments in antioxidant ingredients.

Antioxidants: Unique ingredient formulas make antioxidants a market of specialized research

A recent study found that a patented ginger extract called Ginfort, distributed by DolCas Biotech, may help relieve symptoms of dyspepsia.

Ginger extract was shown to ease dyspepsia symptoms in recent study

Royal DSM has entered into a broad commercial partnership with cannabinoid ingredients and finished products manufacturer Mile High Labs. 

Royal DSM announces partnership with Mile High Labs, entrée into CBD market

A recent study found that supplementation with a branded saffron extract helped reduce menopausal symptoms in women going through perimenopause. 

Saffron extract may help reduce symptoms of perimenopause, says recent study

A recent study found that supplementation with a bilberry extract from BGG World, called MyrtiPro, reduced the risk of eye fatigue in subjects following the use of a visual display terminal.

Novel bilberry extract reduces eye fatigue associated with chronic screen usage, says recent study

A recently published study found that supplementation with a proprietary tongkat ali supported testosterone levels in healthy, young male subjects.

Tongkat ali supports testosterone levels in healthy, young males, says recent study

Alissa Marrapodi is Industry Insights Contributor, Custom Content Editor, MJH Life Sciences.

The bulletin is an update of the article on pomegranate adulteration published in ABC’s peer-reviewed journal HerbalGram in 2016. 

ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program releases bulletin on adulteration of pomegranate products

The pandemic changed the very complexion of how we “do” skincare.

The changing face of skincare: As consumers rethink their beauty priorities, healthy, holistic ingredients are set to win the day

Are innovative ingredients the key to recovery?

Weight Expectations: The COVID-19 pandemic slowed weight-management supplement sales

Experts during this week’s AHPA Botanical Congress discussed why practices, and values, up and down the supply chain need to change, all the way down to the consumer.