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Much more research is needed to determine if CBD—or any cannabinoid—is an effective solution for less-than-stellar sleep.

An organization devoted to advancing the science of fatty acids, the Fatty Acid Research Institute, has announced the addition of three scientists to its team of researchers.

Ashwagandha is seeing consistent growth driven by demands in mood-support products, but its versatile benefits are still waiting to be tapped into.

Results showed that at six weeks of taking ABG, subjects saw significant reductions of diastolic blood pressure compared to placebo, particularly in men with DBP great than 75 mm Hg.

Two recent studies observed benefits associated with higher blood omega-3 levels (EPA and DHA) in healthy people, measured by the Omega-3 Index.

Bio-Cat Inc is sponsoring a clinical trial at the University Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to investigate the efficacy of a digestive enzyme blend that aims to improve protein digestion and gastrointestinal tolerance.

Between 1999 and 2018, the usage of melatonin significantly increased.

A recent phase II clinical trial partially funded by ExcelVite found that a tocotrienol-rich vitamin E (EVNol SupraBio from ExcelVite) may support the conduction velocity of median and sural sensory nerves among type 2 diabetics.

The pandemic put the brakes on massive CBD growth, but this is only the beginning for the burgeoning category.

The vitamin D and omega-3 trial (VITAL) is a nationwide, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a two-by-two factorial design. The study consisted of 25,871 participants, 12,786 of which were men aged 50 or over, and 13,085 of which were women aged 55 or over.

A recent study found that TamaFlex, a unique combination of tamarind seed and turmeric rhizome extracts, helped reduce knee pain, inflammation, and cartilage degradation in subjects with knee osteoarthritis.

Although companies often market their products to include naturally sourced cinnamon bark oil, the industry faces a high risk of fraudulent claims due to acts of economically motivated adulteration.

When combined with vitamin D3, ThymoQuin reduced inflammatory biomarkers and upregulated immune response.

Multivitamins and popular ingredients like phosphatidylserine and bacopa will continue driving interest.

Results showed that treatment with krill oil reduced triglycerides by 26% after 12 weeks, compared to 15.1% in the placebo group.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

In the clinical study, which has yet to be published, 27 health adults between the ages of 25 and 51 were given 1500 mg of JadeImmune daily for 90 days.

Patients in the probiotic group reported significantly fewer days of fever, cough, headache, body aches, shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, compared to placebo.

The study determined that cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) prevented infection of human epithelial cells by a pseudovirus expressing the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and prevented entry of live SARS-CoV-2 into cells.

According to the study, Vitamin K2 activates K-dependent proteins that support many biological functions, including bone mineralization, the inhibition of vascular stiffness, the maintenance of strong teeth, brain development, joint health, and optimal body weight.

A recent study, funded by Pharmavite, found that that dietary supplement usage may have a positive impact on the quality of life of cancer patients.

Through the partnership, Brightseed and OFI hope to determine what varieties of garlic and black pepper deliver the highest levels of bioactive and what health benefits exist in OFI's U.S. garlic and global black pepper varieties.

Kaempferol is one of nature’s most potent antioxidants; a flavonoid that can be found in tea, fruits, and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale.

NutriLeads has announced the results of a recently published study which found that a carrot-derived Rhamnogalacturonan-I (cRG-I) may beneficially modulate the human gut microbiota.

A recent study found that a patented complex of bonded arginine silicate called Nitrosigine supported cognitive health and memory.