Joint & Bone Health

Even so, more consumers need to be convinced of ashwagandha’s efficacy, safety, and benefits.

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How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

The authorization allows manufacturers in Brazil to use Mobilee as an ingredient in supplements and functional foods. 

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Why we need to target the causes of aging

A clinical trial recently published in the Journal of Arthritis showed that the patented eggshell membrane called NEM from Stratum Nutrition helped reduce pain and stiffness in the joints of osteoarthritis patients. 

Adding critical cofactors, including magnesium, collagen, and vitamin K2, to current nutritional recommendations for bone health could go a long way towards helping to reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis and related disorders.

Market researcher IRI provided its insight on which retail channels for dietary supplements are growing, or shrinking, at CRN’s The Conference.

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.