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The extract, Witholythin from Verdure Sciences, significantly reduced stress compared to baseline and fatigue, compared to placebo.

A recent double-blind, crossover study found that supplementation with a synergistic blend of Mangifera indica leaf extract (rich in mangiferin) and Sophora japonica extract (standardized to 50% quercetin) significantly improved performance in high level athletes.

The extract support exercise performance, blood glucose and AMP-activated protein kinase phosphorylation.

A recent animal study found that a proprietary saffron extract may help manage stress by regulating the HPA axis.

A recent pooled analysis of 29 cohorts made up of 183,291 participants found a link between omega-3 blood levels (Omega-3 Index) and stroke risk.

A recent observational study found that diaminooxidase (DAO) supplementation may alleviate the allergy-like symptoms of histamine intolerance (HIT).

Over two years, supplementation with multivitamin mineral improved episodic memory and global cognition.

Alkemist Labs has added microbiological and residual solvents testing as well as testing for THC analogs such as delta 8 & 10, Astaxanthin esters, and lower limits of detection for heavy metals.

A recent double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effect of a branded beetroot extract on cognitive health. The intervention was consumed as a chewable tablet.

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A recent study conducted by Juntendo University in Japan has determined what forms of adolescent sports can lead to an increase in areal bone mineral density.

This is the 16th round of product testing NOW has conducted since 2017 to shed light on the lack of quality control and willful adulteration of products sold online.

OSHU explains that the pilot study will not test memory directly, but rather use blood samples and brain scans to find biomarkers and other signs that indicate the extract’s ability to aid memory.

Research is supporting cranberry’s benefits for age-related cognitive decline, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and elevated blood pressure.

A look at lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, capsanthin, and palmitoleic acid.

A recent study found that CoQ10 phytosomes, marketed by Indena as Ubiqsome, improve cellular uniquinone uptake in skeletal muscle cells.

Compared to healthy controls, patients with IBD saw a higher prevalence of in vitamin D deficiency (32.6%) and vitamin D insufficiency (66.3%).

While others have sequenced the chia genome in the past, the current paper provides greater detail at the molecular level as well as the potential of genetic data mining with a focus on human health applications.

The committee met in November to discuss the future of vitamin K2 science and health benefits.

Based in Decatur, IL, ADM’s microbiology labs provides testing services for finished products for more than 26 ADM manufacturing facilities in North America.

The Alkemist Assured seal is granted to finished products and raw materials that Alkemist Labs has tested for identity, potency, and contaminants.

OmegaQuant has announced the receipt of a small business innovation research (SBIR) grant to develop a test that identifies fatty acid patterns to predict dementia risk as an early screening tool.

Results showed that one hour after supplementation with the lion’s mane extract subjects demonstrated quicker performance on a Stroop task, and after 28 days of supplementation they saw a trend toward reduced subjective stress.