ChromaDex Corp. (Los Angeles, CA) earned ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for testing of the its Tru Niagen consumer products, Niagen ingredient, and phytochemical reference standards performed out of its Longmont, CO quality control and R&D facility.
Sabinsa Corp. is calling attention to the practice of mischaracterizing the herb amla (Emblica officinalis) to be a valuable source of vitamin C.
Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on food safety?
Alkemist Labs’ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has been renewed until Feb. 28, 2022.
Danone North America partnered with the bioscience company Brightseed, creator of an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that maps novel plant nutrients to human health, to investigate plant sources for unknown health and nutrition benefits.
The American Gastroenterological Association released new clinical guidelines which find that there is not enough evidence to support the use of probiotics for most digestive conditions. However, the guidelines do conditionally support the use of certain probiotic formulations in three specific clinical settings.
And how could new discoveries lead to opportunities for pre- and probiotics?
Based on existing data from in silico and animal studies on curcumin and viral infection, the review serves as a groundwork for future study of curcumin as a possible treatment.
An animal study recently published in Antioxidants found that supplementation with a standardized carob bean extract supports cardiometabolic health factors.
Two recent studies have found that a patented strain of Streptococcus salivarius, called Blis M18 from Blis Technologies Limited and distributed by Stratum Nutrition, inhibited the growth of bacteria that causes black teeth staining.
Comet Bio (Schaumburg, IL) has announced the results of an unpublished randomized placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial evaluating the gastrointestinal tolerability and prebiotic effects of its Arabinoxylan Plant Fiber Extract, Arrabina.
A recently published animal study evaluated the effect of Undaria pinnatifida-derived fucoidan (UPF) in a severe influenza A H1N1 mouse model.
Men are increasingly looking for proven products that promote healthy aging. Here are some of the ingredients that recent research has validated.
A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that supplementation with an extract of French oak wood called Robuvit significantly improved the general and mental health of patients recovering from hysterectomies over four weeks.
Weight management is becoming more measured and practical, with consumers opting for holistic approaches over crash diets and too-good-to-be-true supplements.
According to a recent pharmacokinetic study, Levagen+ increased total absorption of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), through use of LipiSperse, a dispersion technology.
Examining the latest in probiotic research, from cholesterol management to respiratory health.
Vitamins have generally not fared well in recent years when it comes to high-profile randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or meta-analyses that statistically combine selected data from those studies. Why is that?
A study recently published in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry offers unique insights into the bioavailability of Rousselot’s proprietary collagen peptides Peptan through in vitro models and serum from human volunteers.
A new preclinical study found that SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) infection of cell lines, infected ferrets, and a deceased patient’s lung dysregulates nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) synthesis and utilization.
This can have important implications to the quality of life for individuals with xerostomia because saliva protects mucosa and teeth, reducing the risk of tooth decay and poor oral hygiene.
An animal study recently published in the Journal of Functional Foods found that supplementation with the patented hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage extract protected skin against UVB-induced photoaging.
A study recently published in Translational Sports Medicine found that supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen increased strength and muscle mass.
The burgeoning field of Nutritional Psychiatry is finding that there are many consequences and correlations between what you eat, how you feel, and how you ultimately behave.
The extract formulated with VESIsorb saw 4.4-fold higher CBD plasma values, 2.85-fold higher bioavailability eight hours after consumption, and significantly faster absorption.
