Herbs & Botanicals

Alvinesa upcycles material from wine manufacturing into health and wellness ingredients.

The new Wellmune Adapt ingredient blends branded ingredients Wellmune beta-glucan and Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract, plus vitamin C.

The ingredient, supplied by Roelmi HPC, is a botanical blend.

Natural energy products are continuing to experience growth in the marketplace. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, relaxation and sleep products have experienced tremendous growth in recent years as well.

The report includes case studies on Curcuma longa, Bacopa monnieri, and Boswellia serrata.

A recent study found that a proprietary blend called TamaFlex, from NXT USA, mitigated joint pain and improved joint function in subjects with knee osteoarthritis.

The patents cover the ingredient’s rapid dissolution profile and optimized bioavailability.

The third edition contains over 2,800 entries of separate plant species, over 1,000 botanical synonyms, over 300 Ayurvedic names, as well as over 700 pinyin names.

In February 2023, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) added Rhodiola rosea to its CITES Appendix II list.

Blood sugar–management supplements are capitalizing on growing consumer demand.

A recent study found that a proprietary formula containing Vitex negundo and Ginger offered relief from exercise-induced knee joint discomfort.

The Alkemist Assured seal, from testing laboratory Alkemist Labs, affirms that the ingredients passed tests for identity, assay, and screening for heavy metals and pesticide contaminants.

According to the letter, the position presented by Nammex “obfuscates the use well-established mycological definitions.”

Sempera Organics has announced signing a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian drug development company Sinoveda Canada Inc.

Market researchers BDSA and MSA will provide cross-analysis of BDSA’s cannabis industry data and MSA’s CPG and healthcare data.

Sleep and immune health ingredients are joining forces in dietary supplements.

Their approach? Improving the health of the microbiome.

The companies have signed a collaborative agreement to develop testing protocols for fungi-derived bioactives.

A recent study found that supplementation with a bioavailable form of curcumin, called Curcuwin Ultra+ from OmniActive Health Technologies, helps support joint comfort and function in as little as five days for people with mild knee osteoarthritis.

Phytéo Laboratoire offers two types of services that the company says can help nutraceutical firms bring products to market up to two to three times faster than traditional launches.

According to a press release from the company, the petition asks the Agency “to address the mislabeling of dietary supplements and functional foods as ‘mushroom’ or containing ‘mushrooms’ when they contain other fungal parts, and do not contain ‘mushrooms’ as claimed, or fail to disclose added grain ingredients.”

And which emerging ingredients are coming down the pipeline for sleep supplements?

The ChagaPure ingredient is a highly bioactive, concentrated 20:1 extract.

BGG’s new method uses HPLC to ensure saw palmetto oils contain minor components unique to the plant.

New research on men’s healthy-aging ingredients.

The company says ThymoQuin’s unique makeup offers improved stability and bioavailability of its key active ingredient, thymoquinone.

In the study, conducted by Radicle Science, in partnership with Open Book Extracts, 1793 adults experiencing symptoms of sleep disturbance were randomly assigned to receive a four-week supply of either 15 mg of cannabidiol (CBD) or 5 mg of melatonin, alone or in combination with other cannabinoids.

The company announced the ingredient successfully passed USP’s voluntary Ingredient Verification Program.

Fermentation is an old concept but a rising star in wellness.

The Florida facility will serve as the company’s main hub for U.S. operations.