Joint & Bone Health

The new approval allows companies using the ingredient to carry joint health claims on foods and supplements.

The joint health supplement market, once primarily targeted at seniors, is expanding as younger consumers prioritize the anti-inflammatory benefits of herbal ingredients.

Tylenol expanded into the supplement category with the launch of Proactive Support, a drug-free supplement which hopes to offer joint care support.

Bioiberica, the producer of Collavant n2, is the first company in the industry to receive the verification.

Through recent research, Q-actin, a supplement produced from cucumber extract, may help improve sleep quality, finger dexterity, and cognitive wellness.

As estrogen levels decline with age, women face an increased risk of bone loss. However, the right supplements can help slow this process and support stronger bones.

The fermentation-derived supplement had been created in response to consumer shift in needs for a more efficacious and sustainable option.

The study analyzed the turmeric extract’s effects on pain reduction, mobility support, and inflammation.

The double-blind study analyzed the effect of the blend on joint and lower back pain, range of motion, and quality of life.

The AHPA ERB Foundation is sponsoring a supply chain assessment of the myrrh trade to better understand harvesting practices and more directly engage with the people harvesting this important botanical.

The clinical trial demonstrated benefits of the extract for joint mobility and comfort.

NXT USA has announced that the patented ingredient TamaFlex has been officially registered as a Food with Functional Claim (FFC) in Japan by the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA).

A look at the science demonstrating the gut microbiome’s impact on bone health.

Here’s how joint health formulators can choose the right type of collagen to get the job done.

The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNPHD) of Health Canada has granted PLT Health Solutions an updated license to market its AprèsFlex 5-Day Joint Support Ingredient in Canada.

The ingredient called TruGro CARE Joint Health is a synergistic blend of three extracts derived from epimedium, pomegranate and mango leaf.

Rousselot expanded on how their newly announced collagen peptides provide multiple health benefits.

Recent research conducted by ILSI U.S. and Canada – a global, nonprofit federation dedicated to advancing precompetitive research in the food, nutrition and health realms – and partially funded by Balchem, has shed light on how to improve predictions of Ca bioavailability across different food matrices.

TamaFlex has been registered as a Health Functional Food Ingredient (HFFI) by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).

Bioiberica (Barcelona, Spain) has announced self-determination of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for its Collavant n2 native (undenatured) type II collagen at 40 mg/day.

As part of the agreement, Sibelius will distribute Stratum’s sage extract and NEM eggshell membrane inthe United Kingdom (UK).

According to the company, Collamet is absorbed four times faster and has 10 times the efficacy of traditional collagen peptides. The ingredient will initially be offered in the North American market.

Rousselot, a Darling Ingredients brand, has announced the launch of Nextida, a platform of specific collagen peptide compositions for targeted health benefits.

The study shows that its Collavant n2 can alleviate joint discomfort in healthy subjects.

DolCas Biotech has announced that it will be showcasing a new chocolate prototype featuring its Curcugen curcumin ingredient at this year’s Vitafoods Europe.