Herbs & Botanicals

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.

The partnership allows AIDP to market and distribute Algaia’s alginates and other specialty marine-based ingredients in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The company is adding an organic moringa leaf powder to its existing line of Nutra Organics ingredients.

Natural-ingredients supplier Jiaherb Inc. is now promoting its new HerbaLink chain-of-custody company program designed to provide its clients with traceability and transparency in product identification.

Algae address today’s demands for plant-based, sustainable ingredients. 

Organic Hawaiian Red Turmeric Gummies are formulated for adults who are looking to incorporate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric into their daily supplement regimen.

According to the company, the agreement is expected to triple Qualitas’s production, helping it achieve a “critical mass to become a sustainable omega-3 alternative at commercial scale.”

“Testosterone exerts multiple effects on the body, and libido/anabolic effects (where the market started) are not necessarily the most important ones,” says Gencor’s Paul Clayton.

The study found that Kemin’s proprietary Neumentix spearmint extract was more effective than rosmarinic acid alone in attenuating inflammation.

The study evaluated PerfLoad’s ability to improve metabolic homeostasis and physical performance during high-intensity exercises under anaerobic conditions.

The new Laboratory Guidance Document from the nonprofit Botanical Adulterants Program is said to be the first detailed review of laboratory analytical methods of identifying synthetic compounds in grapefruit seed extract products.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is often an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. In this study, researchers found that ashwagandha root may improve memory as well as executive function, attention, and information-processing speed in subjects with MCI.

Health Canada approves Rhema Health’s Curcumin BDM30 targeting joint pain and inflammation.

Researchers found that while curcumin alone has long been considered an effective anti-inflammatory, the addition of turmeric essential oils may improve turmeric’s ability to reduce the severity of colitis symptoms.

A study recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology shows that both a lycopene-rich tomato nutrient complex (TNC) and lutein may protect skin against UVA/B and UVA1 radiation at a molecular level.

Brands are launching more and more oral and topical natural products in the skin health category thanks to the volume of science available to support their efficacy. 

Quicksilver Scientific’s liposomal delivery systems star in three new launches, including a liquid multivitamin, an energy supplement, and a hemp CBD serum.

Called FlexiGo, the ingredients are derived exclusively from Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum zeyheri and aim to relieve joint discomfort.

NAXA first announced the certification program in 2016 in order to differentiate astaxanthin products derived from Haematococcus pluvialis from synthetic-astaxanthin ingredients on the market.