Joint & Bone Health

With more U.S. adults taking dietary supplements than ever before, continued consumer confidence in the safety, quality, and efficacy of supplements will remain of utmost importance to those with stakes in the industry.

A study recently published in the Journal of American College of Sports Medicine shows that a combination of curcumin extract and boswellia extract, standardized for 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-ß-boswellia acid (AKBA) 90%, accelerates muscle recovery post-exercise.

A recently published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that a combination Lactobacillus strains reduced bone loss in post-menopausal women. 

Rousselot as signed a new five-year strategic agreement with By-Health, a leading Chinese dietary supplement brand. 

Gelita and Geltor signed a letter of intent to develop, produce, and market the first ingestible animal-free collagen product, to be launched in late 2020. 

Evolva announced the interim results of a two-year clinical trial that evaluated the effects of resveratrol in post-menopausal women.

At October’s SupplySide West trade show, NAI made a big splash with a new version of CarnoSyn called SR CarnoSyn. SR CarnoSyn is a patented, slow-release version of CarnoSyn that NAI says focuses on the healthy aging market and not on athletes.

Demand for joint-support supplements is perennially solid, but the changing face of the consumer is injecting new life into the category.

Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd. announced the results of a new study – currently under peer-review – that demonstrates the analgesic activity of its proprietary blend of three botanicals called Rhuleave-K. 

CHiKPRO Collagen Bone Broth received a patent for collagen content as well as significant prebiotic activity. 

A study recently published in the journal Nutrition found that the branded collagen peptide manufactured by Rousselot called Peptan can directly target and modulate the function of bone-remodeling cells. 

DolCas Biotech will be debuting MoriKol, a naturally derived, marine-based tripeptide collagen hydrolysate ingredient from kosher, warm-water fish at SupplySide West in Las Vegas. 

A pilot study recently published in Nutrients demonstrated the efficacy of a non-animal chondroitin sulfate called Mythocondro.    

BioGaia has launched a new bone health product called BioGaia Osfortis in the U.S. market, distributed by Everidis Health Sciences.

Berg Nutrition is bringing a new native type II collagen option to the U.S. market with branded b-2Cool, manufactured by the Barcelona-based Bioiberica. 

A study recently presented at the American Association of Equine Practitioners and conducted at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, found that Longvida Optimized Curcumin supports joint health in horses with equine osteoarthritis. 

Results showed that those with the most physical impairment at baseline experienced the most significant improvement. 

Certified Nutraceuticals, Inc. (Temecula, CA) announced the issuance of US Patent Number 10,287,339 B2 for its KollaJell ingredient. 

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring fatty acid amide, stimulates the endocannabinoid system to support inflammation, and provide neuroprotection. 

Subjects taking standardized curcumin formulation BCM-95 showed similar improvements as subjects taking NSAIDs, with significantly few adverse events.

The largest scale trial conducted on pets to have commenced to date, the trial will evaluate the effectiveness of hemp-based natural supplements on joint mobility in dogs suffering from inflammation secondary to osteoarthritis. 

Herbs and botanicals, in general, have been making their way into the joint health category, says Innova Market Insights, whose research shows a 25% average annual growth of bone and joint supplements that used botanicals between 2014 and 2018.

What does resveratrol research and delivery innovation look like in 2019? An update.

Eggshell membrane ingredients have had a presence in the joint-health market, as well as in other categories, for years now, but the ingredient still has lots of room for growth.

Prinova will be conducting demo tours to showcase its ingredients and custom formulations in the form of some of the nutrition industry’s hottest concepts.