Herbs & Botanicals

The report, which was commissioned by PureCircle Ltd. with data from Mintel Group Ltd., also found that food and beverage product launches featuring stevia nearly doubled in Q2 of 2017 compared to Q2 2012.

In the animal study, researchers sought to establish the extent to which Aquamin, a calcium-rich, algae-based multi-mineral complex ingredient, might outperform other calcium carbonate–based calcium supplements commonly used to help prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis.

The company also secured self-affirmed GRAS status for its ingredient back in 2016.

According to the newest HerbalGram report, 2016 marked the 13th consecutive year of increased sales for herbal supplements-and the first year that U.S. sales of herbal supplements have exceeded $7 billion.

One market researcher predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Ayurvedic products of up to 16% from 2016 through 2021.

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Indena says that Casperome’s “full natural bouquet of triterpenoids” may provide quick relief from symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with fewer side effects compared to standard drug treatments.

Quinoa-now a staple of the North American diet-is rarely ever grown here. Here’s what one company is doing to change that. 

The Global Stevia Institute says this is the first study to determine whether steviol glycosides are modified or not in the extraction and purification processes.

New studies on garlic focus on coronary plaque reduction, immune health, liver function, and weight management.

In the study, performed in subjects with type 2 diabetes, Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex together with its BioPerine bioavailability booster demonstrated, for the first time, a reduction in lipoprotein(a), a “protective armor” of LDL cholesterol.

The organization says that the free assessment tools will enable those in the herbal products industry to more effectively evaluate and document policies and procedures that ensure high-quality herbs and ingredients throughout the supply chain.

In the study, researchers assessed the metabolic profiles of subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and found that supplementation with Meriva may improve the subjects’ health status.

The Global Curcumin Association is part of Trust Transparency Consulting’s mission to create new, single-ingredient trade associations.

Research shows that even moderate cocoa consumption may benefit heart, brain, and skin health.

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Attorney Scott Bass, who helped draft the DSHEA law of 1994, says that Congress did not intend “dietary substances” only to be limited to ingredients that are nutritional-and that this should mean that synthetic botanicals and probiotics count as dietary ingredients and be eligible for use in dietary supplements.

Ken Seguine, an industry veteran with 25 years of experience in the natural products industry, has been appointed head of the New York Algatechnologies office.

Shaheen Majeed, formerly the marketing director for Sabinsa Corp., has been named president of Sabinsa Worldwide.

These tropical desert fruits have emerged as the year’s newest superfruit stars.

As motivated as dieters are each year, many find it challenging to keep up with their weight-loss diet or quit altogether for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is feeling hungry.

Plant protein is unstoppable, with more options at formulators’ fingertips than ever before.

The patent applies to ingestible use of the company’s carotenoid compositions in supplements, food, and beverages for UV protection.

The study is said to be the first to examine the effects of curcumin on bone density in humans.

Algalif began selling its Haematococcus pluvialis astaxanthin ingredient last year and says it continues to gain attention in North America, Asia, and Europe.