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It’s an exciting time to be in the gut health market.

How to select a solid testing lab for the long haul of your brand.

The list includes nutraceuticals that can positively impact the aging process itself as well as those that positively impact aspects of human physiology that tend to decline with age, such as joint health and cognitive health.

This license will enable Nutrasource hold, distribute, and conduct clinical research studies on controlled substances, among other things.

More labeling transparency, strain specificity, and research is needed to strengthen the evidence linking probiotics with health benefits, said two experts at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference last week.

Microbiome testing alone may not be mature enough to provide actionable information in devising lifestyle and nutrition interventions, says the recent paper.

A recent study funded by the Global Curcumin Association evaluated the effectiveness of a new analytical strategy to determine whether a curcumin product has been labeled accurately and has not been adulterated with synthetic ingredients.

Two recent studies show new evidence that HP Ingredient's LJ100 Tongkat Ali extract supports men's health, including healthy aging, sexual function, and fitness.

Matt Storey of NuSachi Inc. discusses the challenges of establishing cannabis evidence to satisfy both regulators and consumers alike.

Yemoja Ltd to partners with Migal Galilee Research Institute to identify micro algae-sourced compounds to support inflammatory bowel diseases.

A proprietary strain from Lallemand may help improve self control, and reduce cravings, while also supported mood during diet-induced weight loss.

One of curcumin’s lesser-known benefits is its effects on stress/anxiety and sleep.

Now published a test method developed for the analysis of pesticide residues in botanicals.

A recent study conducted by Kaneka Nutrients Europe and Kaonkai Miura Hospital, found that vegans and vegetarians have lower levels of ubiquinol compared to people who consume meat.

New studies demonstrate that black seed is a potent immune-health ingredient with multifaceted benefits.

The new patent is for L-ergothioneine's support of eye health.

A new review paper covers another promising approach to improving curcumin’s bioavailability: complexing curcumin with metals—zinc, in particular—to improve its bioavailability as well as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities.

Supplementation with Bacopa monnieri for 28 days was associated with a 14% improvement in emotional wellbeing, 12% improvement in general health, and 16% reduction in pain.

According to researchers, the combination of tomato and rosemary extracts in Lycoderm was more protective than either compound alone.

The study found that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol reduced the occurrence of urinary tract infections and decreased painful symptoms associated with UTIs.

Cognition, immunity, and pet nutrition are just some of the exciting new categories where prebiotics can make a mark.

One of TurmXTRA 60N’s benefits is that its patented formulation helps sidestep the poor bioavailability experienced with many turrmeric extracts, the company says.

The Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (MB-CRC) will work to fast-track the growth of Australia’s marine bio-industries to meet the growing global demand for plant-based proteins, nutraceuticals, omega-3 oils, cosmetics, agrochemicals, bioplastics, and more.

The hemp extract is rich in THCV which research shows may suppress appetite and help with weight management.

The company says this clinical study is the first to show germination of a spore-forming probiotic in vivo.