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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released its final recommendation statement on vitamin, mineral, and multivitamin supplementation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

A recent study compared the effects of a new baby formula containing whole milk (bovine), alpha-lactalbumin enriched whey, lactoferrin, partially hydrolyzed whey protein, and a single prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) with a commercial formula containing skim milk (bovine), whey protein concentrate, and a combination of GOS/PDX.

The product is composed of a blend of standardized proprietary extracts of Cardio spermumhalicacabum, Boswellia serrata, Vitexne gundo, Bambusa arundinacea, Curcuma longa, and Citrus sinensis.

The advisory board will be composed of five scientists from leading universities in food, nutrition and health, agriculture, and environmental sciences, who will advise and collaborate with the EverGrain R&D team.

The product contains hydroxytyrosol from the olive fruit and punicalagin from the pomegranate fruit, which are polyphenols that have been shown in research to support endothelial function.

Many other actives are generating both the science to support their effectiveness and the consumer interest to raise them up the ranks.

Results showed that the placebo group had poorer outcomes in retinal microhemorrhage and diabetic macular edema, indicating a progression of their diabetic retinopathy.

Researchers determined that the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in the highest red blood cell DHA quintile was 49% lower compared to the lowest quintile.

A new study found ido-BRI, a cucumber-derived natural iminosugar amino acid and supplement ingredient, caused a dose-dependent reduction in the lipopolysaccharide(LPS)–induced production of three proinflammatory factors.

The Institute of Food Technologies, in collaboration with the Seeding The Future Foundation, has announced the return of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.

Recent studies say yes, especially when it comes to fisetin’s ability to remove senescent “zombie” cells.

According to a report published in Science, the chairman of the panel conducting the investigation wrote to Newmaster’s complainants that despite “displaying a pattern of poor judgement and failed to apply the standards reasonably expected in research activity in his discipline,” there was “insufficient evidence” to find Newmaster guilty of misconduct.

A recent study examined the association between macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and dietary or breastmilk carotenoids in postpartum women to better understand the availability and mobilization of carotenoids.

Under the terms of the agreement, OmegaQuant will provide Guardion with analytic testing and laboratory support services for current and future products.

This new safety data on the proprietary BS50 strain is part of the evidence the company now has in hand as it seeks Generally Recognized as Safe status.

The study was conducted on Kaneka Nutrients’ trademarked Kaneka Ubiquinol, a “bio-identical” ingredient.

The product being studied is a registered food supplement in Japan, UAE, Kenya, Oman, Cambodia, Mauritius, and Myanmar.

A new study shows that an odd-chain saturated fat, called Pentadecanoic acid (C:15:0), may be healthier, safer, and more effective for supporting cellular health than the leading omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

Companies whose products Alkemist Labs tests can use the seal to communicate to consumers that the products were tested by a trusted third-party lab.

ResBiotic Nutrition calls its ResB Lung Support supplement “the first science-backed probiotic and herbal supplement for lung health.”

Squinting and hunching over as a result of the eyestrain of looking at LED and blue light from visual display terminals like computers, TVs, and smartphones can also lead to stiff neck and shoulders.

Today’s top tests, biomarkers and ingredients focus on living healthier, longer.

A recently published study funded by the Cranberry Institute found that supplementation with a freeze-dried cranberry powder had a positive effect on some cognitive health outcomes.

A recent study compared the serum calcium levels following consumption of calcium carbonate and natural marine collagenic bone powder made from bone meal derived from Atlantic salmon, called CalGo, which is manufactured by Hofseth BioCare

DAOgest is designed to help consumers sensitive to histamine in foods, while Dermial is described as a “first of its kind” hyaluronic acid “matrix” ingredient with a new study showing it outperforms standard hyaluronic acid.