Herbs & Botanicals

EnoStim works by enhancing vasodilation by up to 50%, the company says.

Beverages, especially carbonated soft drinks, will be the key market out the gate, Cargill says.

Red-spinach ingredient Oxystorm claims to provide “more than five times the amount of nitrate as beetroot powder and more than 50 times of beet juice.”

Its combination of formulation flexibility, abundant supply, and cost efficiency put palm oil at the front of the pack. The big challenge is ensuring it’s produced sustainably.

Lexaria’s CBD-fortified ViPovaTM black tea may increase CBD bioavailability by nearly 500%.

For the 11th year straight, herbal supplement sales were up, according to the annual HerbalGram report.

After what appeared like a quiet couple of months, NY AG Eric Schneiderman’s dietary supplements investigation has resurfaced.

For food formulators looking for a “natural,” non-alkalized dark cocoa powder, ADM now has the answer.

As the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act makes its way through Congress, ingredient suppliers are left with some crucial questions.

Soy protein can offer manufacturers a significant positive impact in three key areas: health benefits, economic value, and sustainability.

Banana flour arrives on the gluten-free scene.

The MALDI-TOF method is instrumental in characterizing the proanthocyanidin (PAC) content in cranberries where other authentication methods, such as DNA testing, may fail.

Post NY AG investigation, how has DNA testing actually impacted the dietary supplements industry?

Incaberrix is Frutarom’s new water-soluble extract for beverages derived from the Andean fruit.

With Aloe vera beverages now stationed in convenience stores and corporate campuses, what’s next for this sweet succulent?

Fenugreek and chitosan take on blood sugar in new research.

The U.S. market for coconut palm sweeteners has more than doubled in the last year.

Fytexia’s Sinetrol gets a third promising study and obtains approval from Health Canada for weight management support.

Scientific research and clinical studies in the modern era validate turmeric’s traditional use.

Will yaupon holly, the only naturally occurring caffeine-containing plant in the U.S., become the next energy star?

A new study suggests gold and green kiwifruit supplements may promote bowel health in healthy people.

There is global opportunity for dietary supplement ingredients that address metabolic health, the companies all say.

Boswellic acids have historically been shown to be poorly bioavailable when ingested orally.

Small as they are, hemp seeds are full of opportunity.

NeuroActin, a new extract from HP Ingredients, shows potential for supporting brain health in recent research.