Joint & Bone Health

Balchem Corportation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kappa Bioscience AS, a manufacturer of K2Vital branded vitamin K2

According to Specnova, its ginger extract designed to support joint health, offers low dosage, high bioavailability, solubility, and stability.

A new study found ido-BRI, a cucumber-derived natural iminosugar amino acid and supplement ingredient, caused a dose-dependent reduction in the lipopolysaccharide(LPS)–induced production of three proinflammatory factors.

The patents, already approved in the U.S., were recently accepted in Europe and Canada.

A recent study compared the serum calcium levels following consumption of calcium carbonate and natural marine collagenic bone powder made from bone meal derived from Atlantic salmon, called CalGo, which is manufactured by Hofseth BioCare

Animal and in vitro models show that the combination of Eucommia, Cuscuta, and Drynaria can support bone health by reducing the prevalence of osteclasts, which contain bone dissolving proteins.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a proprietary blend of turmeric and frankincense, called Rhuleave-K from Arjuna Natural, may help relieve acute musculoskeletal pain following exercise.

The firm is also unveiling a range of new functional food applications for its Collavat n2 native (undenatured) type II collagen ingredient for joint health.

Getting back to the needs of its core audience of older adults will help the category find the footing it needs.

The newest bone health products are increasingly diverse.

Researchers found that UC-II supplementation restored 3.23 degrees of knee flexion.

Certified Nutraceuticals has announced an exclusive sales and marketing distribution agreement with Safe Iberoamericana, SA de CV for all five of its branded collagen products in Mexico.

Vegan options, innovative delivery systems, and ingredient pairings will keep consumers coming back to vitamin D long after the pandemic has passed.

With support from the Norwegian Research Council and a research grant awarded to NattoPharma ASA (now Gnosis by Lesaffre), Grzegorz Wasilewski defended his doctoral thesis on the cardiovascular and bone health benefits of vitamin K2.

The product features native type II collagen branded ingredient Collavant n2, which has been clinically shown to improve knee discomfort and function.

During the audit, Botanical Liaisons interviewed field workers, resin consolidators, ingredient manufacturers, and government officials in order to confirm the practices employed are sustainable and do not present potential for overharvesting.

A recently published study found that a proprietary olive leaf extract called Bonolive, from BioActor (Maastricht, Netherlands), may support joint health in people with knee pain. The olive leaf extract is standardized to 40% oleuropein content.

Earthlight, a whole-food vitamin D ingredient provided by PLT Health Solutions, has gained approval from ANVISA, allowing its use as an ingredient in food, beverages, and dietary supplements sold in Brazil.

The recommendation is part of a new health pamphlet published by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), which recommends a daily supplemental vitamin D dose of 800 IU for people aged 65+.

COVID will continue to impact supplement retailing. But instead of scrambling to adjust, brands have the opportunity to hone their omnichannel strategy and improve long-distance retail relationships.

The new blend is called Cal2Mag and combines the minerals in a ratio the firm says has been shown to support bone health.

When will consumers tire of collagen? Not soon, it appears.

A recent study found that TamaFlex, a unique combination of tamarind seed and turmeric rhizome extracts, helped reduce knee pain, inflammation, and cartilage degradation in subjects with knee osteoarthritis.

A recent study found that supplementation with a standardized curcumin extract (Curcugen from Dolcas Biotech) had positive outcomes in subjects with osteoarthritis knee pain.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.