Joint & Bone Health

Mythocondro, a non-animal-sourced chondroitin sulfate ingredient from Gnosis S.p.A. (Desio, Italy), has received a “no objections” response from FDA for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for safe use in food and beverage.

AIDP is now an exclusive U.S. distributor of Weishardt International’s Naticol, a marine Type I collagen peptide ingredient for joint and skin health.

China-based chondroitin sulfate supplier Yantai Dongcheng Biochemical Company, Ltd., announced the Thai-based company it recently acquired, Sino Siam Biotechnique Co., also a manufacturer of chondroitin sulfate, has earned USP certification.

Turmeric is on a tear-but for how long?

A new analysis finds that more widespread use of calcium and vitamin D supplements could save nearly $4.3 billion per year in EU healthcare costs stemming from bone fractures caused by osteoporosis.

A new study finds that 62.5% of U.S. adults with arthritis take at least one dietary supplement, compared to 49% of adults without arthritis who say the same.

New research out of Mexico suggests calcium from Opuntia ficus indica may be effective at improving several markers of bone health in rats.

A new meta-analysis of more than 25 studies provides evidence that vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial to immune health.

Subjects consuming the bioactive collagen peptides demonstrated statistically significant improvements in activity-related pain intensity.

Researchers found the postmenopausal women with hyperparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency had lower bone mineral density than women with sufficient levels of vitamin D.

Researchers found a Fructus-sophorae extract protected against development of collagen-induced arthritis in mice.

A recent study explores the effects of Movardol, a blend of boswellia, ginger, and N-acetylglucosamine, on symptoms of knee osteroarthritis.

Omya has announced a new bone-health dietary supplement product including its Omyapharma and Omyapure calcium-carbonate ingredients.

Strong sales growth and promising research make boswellia and turmeric two of the most promising Ayurvedic herbs to watch this year.

Researchers found that NEM significantly improved several markers of inflammation in rats with collagen-induced rheumatoid arthritis.

From the stellar growth of boswellia and branched-chain amino acids, to declining sales of whey protein and valerian, here are the supplement ingredients that surprised market experts from SPINS this year.

The boswellia extract was found to significantly improve knee pain in healthy adults in a new study, possibly by inhibiting secretion of hyaluronic acid into the blood.

New studies on arthritis, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and hearing

Bergstrom Nutrition’s branded MSM ingredient now carries the ISO 9001:2015 certification.

TSI Group Ltd. says its new GlucosaGreenDF avoids the supply challenges of glucosamine sourced from shellfish-derived chitin, in addition to providing vegetarian-friendly options.

As glucosamine and chondroitin sales struggle in the U.S., some of those lost dollars are now being taken up both by other familiar joint-health ingredients and lesser-known alternatives (like botanicals).

Can natural supplements be as effective as drugs-or at least complementary?

Researchers found Stratum Nutrition’s NEM eggshell membrane improved joint function, joint pain, and quality of life in dogs with suboptimal joint function.

Natreon’s PrimaVie purified shilajit extract was found to significantly upregulate several collagen-related genes in a new study.

The Flex Pro ES Chewables combine astaxanthin, hyaluronate, and hydrolyzed eggshell membrane.