Joint & Bone Health

The company’s branded ingredients NooGandha ashwagandha extract, MitoHeal redcurrant and blackcurrant extract, NordicCherry tart cherry extract, and AlphaFen fenugreek extract are now non-GMO certified.

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.

Innova Market Insights identifies key health concerns driving consumers’ food and supplement choices today.

The new probiotic capsules and gummy supplements support women’s health concerns like digestive, vaginal, urinary, and bone health, and hair, skin, and nail health.

The company says real-world studies like this can provide data that is more “relevant and inclusive.”

The company presented new findings at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Barcelona, Spain, held May 4-7, 2023.

In addition to talking about collagen, the company will discuss its other branded ingredients like Dermial for skin health and DAOgest for digestive health.

The company’s gelatin and collagen peptide ingredients offer health and formulating benefits.

Rousselot’s offerings include Colartix, “a unique, hydrolyzed cartilage matrix for joint health made of naturally occurring collagen peptides and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).”

Gnosis by Lesaffre has announced a new brand identity for its vitamin K2 as MK-7 ingredient, MenaQ7, featuring a new logo and tagline.

Valensa International has announced that its signature joint-health ingredient, FlexPro MD, has been certified as a functional ingredient for Functional Health Foods in the Republic of Korea.

Ingredient suppliers from all reaches of the health and wellness industry are validating their ingredients for food and drink delivery systems.

A recent study found that a proprietary aqueous extract of cucumber called Q-Actin, helped improve symptoms of moderate osteoarthritis in a dose-dependent manner.

Lehvoss will distribute three of Unigen’s branded ingredients in Europe: Univestin for joint support, Attenutin for respiratory health support, and Anivestin for joint support and oral health in companion animals.

One of Lonza’s introductions at the Expo West show will be technology to coat capsules with naturally derived flavors and aromas.

When will collagen sales slow down? Not this year, sources say.

Vitamins and minerals, particularly multivitamin and multimineral formulations, are growing as consumers seek cost-effective ways to personalize their nutrition.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2023.

A multivitamin is still a good foundation, but there’s considerable white space in the market for trendy, condition-specific kids formulas.

Newer bone health ingredients are building on strong research.

Kerry’s Niamh Hunt discusses the role of consumer demographics in the functional food and beverage markets.

Long-chain menaquinones like vitamin K2 MK-7 can present stability challenges, the company says.

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.