Science

Vegan options, innovative delivery systems, and ingredient pairings will keep consumers coming back to vitamin D long after the pandemic has passed.

Bringing a nature-identical turmeric molecule to market is a first for Sabinsa.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-by-two factorial trial investigated cocoa flavanol supplementation and multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer among 21,442 U.S adults free of major CVD and recently diagnosed cancer.

There are many paths to cognitive support, and creating a product that’s just right for your target customer can be daunting.

A recent study found that a proprietary multi-herb extract formula called KaraHeart (from Karallief Inc., based in Cambridge, MA), supports healthy cholesterol levels.

A recently published study found that a proprietary lemon verbena extract called relaxplx from Monteloeder may help reduce stress and support sleep quality.

With support from the Norwegian Research Council and a research grant awarded to NattoPharma ASA (now Gnosis by Lesaffre), Grzegorz Wasilewski defended his doctoral thesis on the cardiovascular and bone health benefits of vitamin K2.

Subjects experienced positive results without having to change their diets, demonstrating that the ingredients may be well-suited for a personalized nutrition approach.

Building on its previous discovery of N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans-feruloyltyramine (NFT), two bioactive compounds with the potential to support liver health and healthy metabolism, Brightseed has announced that the two compounds have been discovered in hemp seed shells.

A quick look at some emerging research on natural oral health ingredients.

PLT Health Solutions announced the results of two pre-clinical trials, and one yet-to-be-published clinical trial that offer fresh insights into the mechanisms of action behind its Slendacor Weight Management Complex ingredient’s weight management benefits.

Elderberry has long been immune health’s golden child. But when hype runs ahead of science, the whole industry suffers. What does the research say about this beloved ingredient?

This ingredient, called SunActive IsoQ, may be up to 25 times more bioavailable than free quercetin.

Vitamin K2 ingredient supplier Kappa Bioscience has formed a scientific and medical advisory board “to support and expand the scientific knowledge base for vitamin K2,” including the firm’s branded ingredient K2Vital.

A recent study conducted by the Sports Physiology Department of the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain, found that a proprietary spinach extract called Spisar helped support muscle strength and fitness in subjects over the age of 50.

Results showed that subjects taking the probiotic formulation experienced a significantly larger reduction in LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol after 12 weeks, compared to placebo.

Alkemist Labs has renewed accreditation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) with additional accreditation for pesticides and heavy metals per USP-NF <561>.

Results showed that decrease in appetite sensation and satiety quotients were significantly higher in subjects taking hibiscus and lemon verbena extracts.

A three-year, $1.6 million research grant was bestowed by the Weston Family Foundation as part of its “Brain Health: 2021 – Lifestyle Approaches and Microbiome Contributions” program.

No doubt diet plays a part in the rise and fall of blood sugar, so is there a place for dietary ingredients in helping consumers manage their blood sugar?

In the study, led by researchers at the University of Pavia in Italy, 120 healthcare workers were randomized to receive either placebo or 250 mg twice daily of a proprietary quercetin supplement for three months.

The study, which will be called “The Nutrition for Precision Health powered by the All of Us Research Program” (NPH) study, will enroll 10,000 participants from the NIH’s All of Us research program.

The relationship with Canomiks, through Ocean Spray’s existing partnership with the incubator Plug and Play, enables the company to further validate the superfruit nature of cranberry.

A recently published study found that a proprietary olive leaf extract called Bonolive, from BioActor (Maastricht, Netherlands), may support joint health in people with knee pain. The olive leaf extract is standardized to 40% oleuropein content.

A recently published study found that a proprietary blend of Cocao bean and pomegranate peel called Tesnor, from Gencor, helped boost testosterone levels in healthy young males.