Herbs & Botanicals

Why nutraceuticals that specifically address testosterone and nitric oxide levels may have a positive impact on male sexual function.

The drink, called Elix, is the latest milestone in Barry Callebaut’s mission to bring functional, health-supporting cocoa flavanol products to market.

When it comes to health and supplements—and in a nod to the Spice Girls: What do women really, really want?

A recent randomized, placebo-controlled, triple-blind study found that a proprietary ginseng extract called Farlong NotoGinseng supported cholesterol and blood pressure.

The ingredients are sustainably sourced and processed with a water-only extraction technology called Pure-Hydro Process, which preserves the plant’s natural phytochemicals and avoids undesirable organic solvent residues.

New California law to regulate industrial hemp products including CBD.

The market for mood, stress, and sleep supplements was growing long before COVID-19. The pan-demic shot it into the stratosphere.

Enovita Organic is now being offered by Indena as a nutraceutical ingredient for the cardiovascular and stress markets.

A new silica ingredient helps supplement and food formulators turn liquid, waxy, or oily active ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and botanical extracts, into free-flowing powders.

Turmeric and curcumin research uncovers new gems.

BeniCaros is a soluble fiber produced from upcycled carrot pomace, which is a byproduct of carrot juice production.

According to its findings, 89.4% of companies test their CBD products through accredited third-party labs, demonstrating a transparent industry. Unfortunately, 43% of CBD companies in the study did not disclose extraction methods used for their products.

The ingredient is produced using proprietary technology called ABG Cool-Tech, which optimizes the ingredient’s key constituents.

Given recent developments in the CBD space, what does the future hold for hemp-derived CBD and other cannabinoids?

Unigen will be introducing two new botanical ingredients at this year’s SupplySide West Presentation Theater.

Curcuwin Ultra+ offers low dose, highly bioavailable curcumin with low cost-in-use.

It’s an exciting time to be in the gut health market.

For the Biome wins Nexty Award for its Gut-Lung Therapy supplement.

The list includes nutraceuticals that can positively impact the aging process itself as well as those that positively impact aspects of human physiology that tend to decline with age, such as joint health and cognitive health.

Lief Raws will manage distribution and sales of the proprietary green tea extract.

HerbalGram's 2020 Herb Market Report shows that herbal supplement sales grew a record 17.3% in 2020.

Botanical brands are already doing everything they can to keep momentum rolling on the demand side, and product at the ready on the supply.

Today’s market is flush with various sports-nutrition supplements, including plant- and animal-based protein powders, tablets, capsules, tablets, and more.

A recent study funded by the Global Curcumin Association evaluated the effectiveness of a new analytical strategy to determine whether a curcumin product has been labeled accurately and has not been adulterated with synthetic ingredients.

The state of the CBD market more than a year and a half into the COVID era gives us clues as to how strong its momentum may be.