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Increased stress and tiredness, especially over the past year, are sending consumers to supplement and food shelves to find support.

Energy and relaxation dietary supplements: Stress and fatigue drive consumers to supplement shelves

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that Curcugen from DolCas Biotech may provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic effects following acute exercise. 

Recent study demonstrates curcumin’s potential to support recovery post-exercise

A recent study compared the effects of a bioavailable turmeric extract (BCM-95 from Arjuna Naturals; Dallas, TX) at a dose of 500 mg twice daily to 650 mg of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) three times daily for six weeks. 

New study finds that turmeric extract similarly effective to acetaminophen

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

Botanical ingredients that have been linked to digestive support are carving out a strong niche in the market, and they’re expected to continue flourishing in the years to come.

A growing use for herbs in digestive health

CV Sciences, Inc. formed an ongoing partnership with Alkemist Labs to collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on efforts to help cannabis testing labs demonstrate and improve measurement capabilities and comparability. 

CV Sciences, Alkemist Labs partner to support NIST’s cannabis QA program

Can supplement companies do a better job of teaching customers about what to expect from immune-health supplements?

Do consumers get how immune health supplements work? Can they cut through the “immune washing”?

According to Brightfield Group, in Q4 of 2020, cannabidiol (CBD) experienced an increase in awareness. However, despite the increase in awareness, purchasing and loyalty have remained largely the same. 

CBD awareness is going up, but this is not reflected in sales, says Brightfield Group

The American Herbal Products Association has hired Glenn Christenson as its director of communications and marketing, reporting to Amber Bennett, AHPA’s vice president of marketing and engagement. 

AHPA hires new director of communications and marketing, Glenn Christenson

Registration for the American Herbal Products Association’s 9th Botanical Council is now open, with early bird promotion in effect until April 23. This year’s event will be held virtually on May 24, 2021. 

AHPA opens registration for its 9th Botanical Council

BDSA has announced that Basket Analytics are now available on its GreenEdge platform. This means that BDSA can now provide specifics around how cross-brand and cross-category consumption translates into volume. 

BDSA now offers first-of-its-kind basket analytics for the cannabis industry

Convenience and science are paving the way for new health products for gamers.

Growing trends in esports dietary supplements

Nexira Food products were previously distributed in Canada by L.V. Lomas, which was acquired by IMCD N.V. The new agreement with Quadra is effective as of on April 1, 2021.

Nexira has entered into a new distribution agreement with Quadra in Canada

A recent study, conducted by Tokiwa Phytochemical and the University of Tokyo, found that a proprietary extract of Thai black ginger, directly interacts with and stimulates sirtuin 1.

Recent study provides evidence of healthy-aging benefits of Maypro’s Sirtmax

There’s renewed interest in respiratory-support ingredients. What’s in the toolbox, and do they work?

Respiratory health: Can nutritional ingredients breathe life into the respiratory category?

Ancient Nutrition has launched a line of fermented herbs and organic mushrooms that will bring adaptogens to a broader consumer market. 

Ancient Nutrition launches line of fermented herbs and organic mushroom supplements

A recent study found that a polyphenol-enriched dietary supplement called Zeropollution may help reduce oxidative-stress induced skin damage related to air pollution in urban areas. 

Polyphenol-rich blend of ingredients may protect skin from pollutants, says recent study

The report from ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program  confirms that adulterated and mislabeled materials are being sold as elderberry. 

BAPP publishes report on elderberry adulteration  

Preliminary findings show no evidence of liver disease in the 839 participants and no increase in the prevalence of elevated liver function tests. 

Validcare shares results of CBD safety study with FDA

Sibelius Natural Products launched Sibelius: MyceliAid, a mushroom-based immune ingredient made with a wild-crafted, sustainably sourced chaga mushroom that is grown on birch trees and hand-picked by local farmers. 

Sibelius Natural Products launches chaga extract

As demand for certain plant materials escalates, the reality remains: Supply is everything.