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When it comes to formulating supplements for pets, choosing ingredients with species-specific research is key.

Results showed that subjects taking the extract experienced significant improvements in alertness, reaction time, correct responses, and a reduction in errors compared to placebo.

Results showed that compared to placebo, after 12 weeks the HMB group saw significantly greater improvements in handgrip strength, gait speed, five-time chair stand test, muscle quality, and tumor necrosis factor like weak inducer of apoptosis.

Forager has profiled Blue Diamond’s whole natural almonds and identified 188 bioactive compounds with the potential to impact human health, including mental wellness, metabolic health, and immunity.

BGG’s new method uses HPLC to ensure saw palmetto oils contain minor components unique to the plant.

A recent review investigated the relationship between dietary supplements and eating disorders, finding no causal relationship between dietary supplement usage and the development of eating disorders.

In the study, conducted by Radicle Science, in partnership with Open Book Extracts, 1793 adults experiencing symptoms of sleep disturbance were randomly assigned to receive a four-week supply of either 15 mg of cannabidiol (CBD) or 5 mg of melatonin, alone or in combination with other cannabinoids.

Results showed that the pomegranate fruit extract, called Pomanox, exerted significantly higher inhibition of IL-8 compared to controls.

The study justifies further investigation into the role of the metabolite in breast milk and the need for its inclusion in infant formula.

The company presented the results at the 2023 annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in April.

The study included 3562 adults who were randomized to receive a daily multivitamins or placebo for three years while being evaluated annually with an internet-based battery of neuropsychological tests.

Bio-Cat announced publication of a new preclinical study that found that supplementation with an enzyme called inulinase can help address negative gut symptoms associated with consuming one kind of FODMAP in particular: fructans.

The study was a collaboration of the National Animal Supplement Council and contract research organization Nutrasource.

The company says real-world studies like this can provide data that is more “relevant and inclusive.”

The first study looked at effects on older adults with low-grade inflammation, while the second study evaluated effects on inflammation in postmenopausal women.

The company presented new findings at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Barcelona, Spain, held May 4-7, 2023.

The ABC Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards were presented on March 8, 2023, in Anaheim, CA, during the Natural Products Expo West trade show.

An ex-vivo study found that supplementation with an upcycled soluble carrot fiber, called BeniCaros, from NutriLeads BV modulates the gut microbiome in a consistent and beneficial manner.

The review includes 50 studies with a total of 8857 randomized participants.

The recent study explored the role the proprietary probiotic blend may have on the microbiome of anxious adults and as a result, their anxiousness.

A 2023 in vitro study showed that ElderCraft may have benefits for COVID-19, while a second study in 2022 showed that it can modulate the gut microbiome and possibly also therefore immune function.

The paper summarizes the rationale for using proprietary blends in dietary supplements, how they are regulated and labeled, as well as the challenges this presents for researchers.

Industry advocates defend the safety record of melatonin and criticize the letter as misleading and ill-informed.

The review raises concerns about the potential toxicity of CBD but industry advocates contend that the research is misleading and outside of the scope of dietary supplement products.

The ingredient from CK Nutraceuticals is a patented blend of Angelica gigas, Cynanchum wilfordii, and Phlomis umbrosa.