Herbs & Botanicals

This is the next step in Equinom’s plans to scale up and commercialize its innovative yellow pea proteins.

CBN is gaining popularity in the hemp world. But is it truly promising?

The American Herbal Products Association has issued comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the Agency’s “Policy Regarding Certain New Dietary Ingredients and Dietary Supplements Subject to the Requirement for Pre-Market Notification; Draft Guidance for Industry.”

In the study, 135 subjects with mild knee osteoarthritis received either 250 mg (50 mg curcuminoids) or 500 mg (100 mg curcuminoids) of Curcuwin Ultra+ per day for 84 days.

What specific benefits do adaptogens provide? An expert explains.

Results showed that subjects taking the extract were seeing significant improvements as early as five days into the trial, and post-trial, saw significant reductions of VAS, LFI, WOMAC pain, WOMAC stiffness, WOMAC function, and total WOMAC scores of 45%, 40.9%, 44.4%, 66.3%, 44.4%, and 48%, respectively.

As part of the collaboration, Purissima will be the first company to achieve commercial scale production of minor cannabinoids using its proprietary algae-based fermentation platform.

Consumers are eager to invest in skincare products, but will today’s ingredients stand up to scrutiny?

Supplements only work if they are taken regularly. A smart system can help consumers reduce the mental load of their daily supplement routine.

The ingredient’s maker, Enovate Biolife, says this is the first branded arjuna bark extract to gain a Health Canada NPN.

A randomized controlled trial, that is currently in pre-publication, found that a patented complex of Boswellia serrata and Aegle marmelos (Bengal quince fruit extract) called AlvioLife supported respiratory and immune health in healthy subjects.

Results showed that compared to baseline, subjects saw significant reductions in pain and stiffness, as well as improvements in physical function.

The ingredient is an herbal extract of Ageratum conyzoides that can stimulate hair growth and control hair loss and dandruff.

HP Ingredients has earned NSF’s NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification.

Research indicates that CBDA largely produces biological effects similar to CBD’s. But does it have market potential like CBD?

Alkemist advises companies to check pesticide testing reports to ensure they include Inorganic bromide and Dithiocarbamates measured and reported as carbon disulfide (CS2).

The express and implied claims in question were initially challenged by Nature’s Way Brands LLC.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted U.S. Patent No. 11,364,255 to Karallief Inc. for its Karallief Easy Climb, a multi-herbal extract formula for the support of joint discomfort.

The study was designed to investigate how minor cannabinoids in conjunction with cannabidiol (CBD) would impact pain symptoms compared to CBD alone.

A recent study found that topical application of a cream containing B'utyQuin supported skin elasticity, hydration, firmness, and luminosity.

An update on emerging innovations in weight-management ingredients.

The energy products shelf is increasingly characterized by shared values, personal health, and sustainability.

The men’s health toolbox is growing with ingredients for everything from skin and heart health to testosterone, muscle, and sex support.

Alternatives to meat and dairy products are getting more sophisticated—and, in turn, creating more demand from consumers.

The product is composed of a blend of standardized proprietary extracts of Cardio spermumhalicacabum, Boswellia serrata, Vitexne gundo, Bambusa arundinacea, Curcuma longa, and Citrus sinensis.