Joint & Bone Health

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.

CV Sciences has launched a new product line called PlusCBD Pain Relief Topicals, which includes four products formulated with hemp-derived CBD, and active drug ingredients such as menthol and camphor to pinpoint sources of pain and discomfort.

Stratum Nutrition and its Indian partner, Zenova Bionutrition Pvt. Ltd., were granted pre-market approval of its NEM brand partially hydrolyzed chicken eggshell membrane powder from the Food Safety Standards Authority of India

U.S. Patent #11,147,850, titled: “Synergistic Composition For Osteoarthritis” was awarded in late October.

Results showed, that compared to baseline, subjects taking the HA supplement saw significant increases in HA concentration in the synovial fluid and a decrease in PON-1 concentration.

J-Oil Mills developed menatto vitamin K2 (MK-7), made from a bacterial strain isolated from the traditional fermented Japanese food natto using a natural fermentation process.

Ingredient suppliers are making more advanced formulations possible.

The company introduced Kappa Solutions to strengthen its value proposition and harmonize its brand.

Women are finding many approaches to support aging bones as supplement formulas grow increasingly sophisticated and diverse.

Legacy ingredients are losing ground as emerging products gain validation.

Results showed that glucosamine supplementation significantly reduced stomach bloating, with a trend toward reducing constipation and hard stool. Glucosamine also helped with retention of amino acids associated with muscle health.

Turmeric and curcumin research uncovers new gems.

According to the company, the study demonstrated Mobilee’s bioavailability and ability to increase production of HA in the joints.

Curcuwin Ultra+ offers low dose, highly bioavailable curcumin with low cost-in-use.

In no small part thanks to COVID-19, minerals have enjoyed a real renewal, attracting attention for everything from their contribution to immune and sleep support to their ability to keep our bodies in solid working order.

TSI Group's myHMB receives ANVISA approval in Brazil.