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Is there any real value in combining mushrooms in a blended product, or is it just “marketing science”?

The synbiotic fiber technology has shown positive preliminary results in supporting metabolic health.

Will new research on quercetin’s immune health properties revitalize interest in the ingredient?

Urox was able to reverse symptoms of overactive bladder induced in rats.

This newly discovered endocannabinoid may have far-reaching health benefits and offers greater insights into the way pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) impacts our overall health.

According to recent study, delta-tocotrienol from annatto decreased biomarkers associated with fatty liver disease in patients diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Kappa Bioscience (Oslo, Norway) has appointed John E. Repine, MD as the newest member of its “Blue Ribbon” Scientific and Medical Advisory Board.

The new Laboratory Guidance Document provides an evaluation of 46 analytical methods and their suitability to authenticate Boswellia serrata oleogum resin and its extracts.

It’s no wonder that the botanical industry has fixated on fears of adulteration in these challenging times.

A newly published study found that squalene lowered proteinuria, one of the key markers for renal disease, in type 2 diabetes patients.

With elderberry’s fortunes rising along with the research, can we expect its good luck to continue?

The research was a collaboration of university researchers and Morinaga Milk Industry, a leading dairy product company in Japan.

A recent animal study found that fermentation with shiitake mushroom mycelium may result in improvements in digestibility, nutritional value, physical properties, and organoleptic characteristics of pea and rice protein.

ODS supports research and research training on dietary supplements at NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices.

Kelai Pharmaceutical’s goal is to identify drug candidates in botanical plants to develop pharmaceuticals.

In addition to their ongoing goal of conducting in-depth consumer research, the two companies are launching the second phase of a joint clinical trial known as “Project Happy.”

Results showed that vitamin D supplementation did not have a significant impact on fracture risk. Industry advocates are criticizing the study's protocol.

Ultimately, the study demonstrated that supplementation with krill was safe, and resulted in moderate improvements in knee pain, stiffness, and physical function.

A recently published study found that a lecithin-based delivery form of Boswellia serrata from Indena, called Casperome, may be effective in reducing the duration of acute diarrhea in subjects with gastrointestinal infections.

The 84-day study on 285 subjects will examine the effects of a probiotic and postbiotic nutraceutical to positively affect discomfort associated with IBS.

CBN is gaining popularity in the hemp world. But is it truly promising?

In the study, 135 subjects with mild knee osteoarthritis received either 250 mg (50 mg curcuminoids) or 500 mg (100 mg curcuminoids) of Curcuwin Ultra+ per day for 84 days.

What specific benefits do adaptogens provide? An expert explains.

Results showed that subjects taking the extract were seeing significant improvements as early as five days into the trial, and post-trial, saw significant reductions of VAS, LFI, WOMAC pain, WOMAC stiffness, WOMAC function, and total WOMAC scores of 45%, 40.9%, 44.4%, 66.3%, 44.4%, and 48%, respectively.

The study demonstrates that the extract supports glycemic control in prediabetic and diabetic patients by increasing GLP-1 levels and decreasing systemic inflammation.