Herbs & Botanicals

Natural Remedies announced its latest innovation, an ashwagandha supplement which may help with stress support, energy, and endurance.

Standardized to mangiferin, Stadice by Zeus Hygia was tested for memory, attention, and stress management effects among video gamers.

Herbalife's aloin identification method for aloe vera received AOAC International certification, setting a new standard for botanical ingredient safety and quality globally.

The French maritime pine bark extract demonstrated greater efficacy in improving cellulite score and skin roughness in a placebo-controlled study.

The extract, Vi-Spo, is created using patented supercritical CO₂ extraction technology and its efficacy has been tested in multiple studies.

The beauty-from-within botanical supplement Nutroxsun was studied for its potential to support skin response after sun exposure.

A look at the most popular immune health ingredients, their benefits, and how to best position them.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Umasudhan Palaniswamy, CEO of Valensa International, to discuss new research on the company's proprietary saw palmetto extract and its impacts on BPH.

Nutritional Outlook talked to Kristi Serena, commercial director of Mibelle Biochemistry at SupplySide Connect NJ about the healthy aging category and the company's new ingredient MonaJuventa Nu.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Steve Fink, vice president of marketing for PLT Health Solutions at SupplySide Connect NJ about the men's health category and effective products that help aging men.

The study analyzed the turmeric extract’s effects on pain reduction, mobility support, and inflammation.

The functional, plant-based ingredient offers an alternative to ashwagandha for mood and stress response support.

Health claims for the botanical extract include its stress relieving and sleep supporting benefits.

The plant-based and hormone-free shatavari root extract offers relief for menopause symptoms.

Compared with conventional senna products, the supplement (CaFi from Logical Square) offers potential for digestive health with fewer side effects.

The botanical supplement was tested as natural alternative for skin brightening and promoting overall skin health.

The four new blends combine mushrooms and herbs, vitamins, and minerals for targeted wellness support.

The double-blind study analyzed the effect of the blend on joint and lower back pain, range of motion, and quality of life.

The AHPA ERB Foundation is sponsoring a supply chain assessment of the myrrh trade to better understand harvesting practices and more directly engage with the people harvesting this important botanical.

Nutrition and by extension, dietary supplements, may play a valuable role in reducing the risk of age-related cognitive impairment, but more research is necessary to validate claims and promote innovation.

Despite its controversy, kratom is a top-selling ingredient that consumers see value in. That said, brands need to work hard to demonstrate safety and quality of kratom products in the absence of legal regulatory status. Will kratom be able to overcome its stigma for even more growth and consumer acceptance?

Mushrooms are emerging as powerhouse ingredients in wellness, with consumer trends and innovation driving growth in multiple categories.

Xeya Shatavari 15% is intended to support hormonal balance, menstrual health, ease menopause symptoms and more.

The study demonstrated that supplementation with Mindrevive – a blend of sage and Japanese pagoda tree – led to improvements in various cognition function and brain health in adults ages 50-65.

Researchers tested the natural testosterone booster Tesnor by Gencor on the sexual, physical, and psychological health of older adult males.