Joint & Bone Health

Results showed that in a cumulative responder analysis, subjects taking 500 mg of Rhuleave-K saw a 62% improvement, compared to placebo.

The vitamin K2 MK-7 ingredient has been studied in 10 human clinical trials, including studies on bioavailability, bone health, and heart health.

The company, which specializes in producing ingredients using precision fermentation and enzymatic bioconversion, says its process can produce any long-chain menaquinone, including 6, 7, 8, and 9.

The ingredient combines inulin, the company’s newly launched OptiXOS xylo-oligosaccharide prebiotic fiber, and magnesium.

Exploring the opportunities and regulatory challenges of hemp-derived cannabinoids in pet supplements.

The company says K2Vital MCT Organic is the “first USDA organic–certified, all-trans, all-bioactive vitamin K2 MK-7 for oil-based health applications to the U.S. market.”

The ingredient is delivered in the company’s Matrix technology that protects particles of MK-7 without coating, additives, or additional ingredients.

The companies will work jointly on the development and distribution of a clinically-backed collagen product that is manufactured from premium ling maw supplied by NZCS.

Called bio+Quercitrin, the ingredient is said to be up to six times more bioavailable than standard quercetin.

Bioactive collagen peptides Fortigel from Gelita has been authorized by the National Health Agency (Anvisa) in Brazil to carry the claim “may contribute to the maintenance of joint health.”

Vedic Lifesciences, a contract research organization based, has completed a randomized, controlled dose response study for Interpath Pty Ltd. on its patented ingredient called Epiitalis.

An influx of next-generation ingredients and a growing consumer need are driving joint health supplements to new heights.

As consumers get active post-pandemic, they’ll find a wider range of sports supplements ready to cater to their every need.

The CRN Foundation has published a new economic report which analyzes the potential healthcare cost savings that could be realized if at-risk populations used specific dietary supplements as a form of preventative healthcare.

Kappa Bioscience (Oslo, Norway) has appointed John E. Repine, MD as the newest member of its “Blue Ribbon” Scientific and Medical Advisory Board.

The new Laboratory Guidance Document provides an evaluation of 46 analytical methods and their suitability to authenticate Boswellia serrata oleogum resin and its extracts.

ChenlandNutritionals’ ingredient CuminUP60 is now self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) with assistance from GRAS Associates, a fully owned subsidiary of Nutrasource

Results showed that vitamin D supplementation did not have a significant impact on fracture risk. Industry advocates are criticizing the study's protocol.

At the center of these products is a unique species of algae, lithothamnion superpositum, which contains all 13-bone supporting minerals.

The company’s goal is to develop and optimize microorganisms in order to produce organic compounds such as proteins.

Ultimately, the study demonstrated that supplementation with krill was safe, and resulted in moderate improvements in knee pain, stiffness, and physical function.

The survey was conducted in 3500 dietary supplement consumers in the U.S., UK, Italy, Germany, and China.

In the study, 135 subjects with mild knee osteoarthritis received either 250 mg (50 mg curcuminoids) or 500 mg (100 mg curcuminoids) of Curcuwin Ultra+ per day for 84 days.

Results showed that subjects taking the extract were seeing significant improvements as early as five days into the trial, and post-trial, saw significant reductions of VAS, LFI, WOMAC pain, WOMAC stiffness, WOMAC function, and total WOMAC scores of 45%, 40.9%, 44.4%, 66.3%, 44.4%, and 48%, respectively.

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